The Powers of X In $2 x ^ { 4 } + 4 x ^ { 3 } + 5 x ^ { 2 } - 7 x - 8$

Multiple Choice

The powers of x in $2 x ^ { 4 } + 4 x ^ { 3 } + 5 x ^ { 2 } - 7 x - 8$ are written in __________ order.

A) reverse
B) ascending
C) normal
D) descending
E) direct