Question

Raj fully simplified the polynomial and then put it in standard form with the last term being 6y3. 2x2y + 8x3 – xy2 – 2x3 + 3xy2 + 6y3 What is the first term of the polynomial Raj ended up with? 6x3

Answer 1

Original polynomial:

2x^2 y + 8x^3 - xy^2 - 2x^3 + 3xy^2 + 6y^3


Order the polynomial in ascending order of y


8x^3 - 2x^3 + 2x^2y + 3xy^2 - xy^2 + 6y^3


Add up the similar terms:

6x^3 + 2x^2y + 2xy^2 + 6y^3 


Thats is the polynomial Raj ended up with.


And the first term  is 6x^3.


Answer: 6x^3