Question

Write the expression (x+3) (x-4) as a polynomial in standard form

Answer 1

The standard form of a polynomial is $ax^2+bx+c$. Muliplying the parantheses out we get

$x^2-x-12$

Answer 2

Hello!
To get from factored form to standard form just use the FOIL process. First, Outside, inside, Last.

So we have

(x+3)(x-4) so by foil we get, x2-4x+3x-12 and now combining like terms we have

x^2-x-12

Hope this helps. Any questions please just ask. Thank you!