Which polynomial is written in ascending order?

Question

Which polynomial is written in ascending order?

Choose one answer.

A. t2 - t + 4
 

B. t2 + 4 - t
 

C. 4 + t2 - t
 

D. 4 - t + t2

Answer 1

By "ascending order", they mean the exponents for the variable, which is t in all of these.  Ascending means increasing, so you want to start with your constant (number only) value, then the t term, then the t² term, and t³ after that, if there are that many terms.

 

The only one that fits this pattern is D.

 

Note that A is in descending order, which is the standard order.  But in this case, they are looking for D.