Question

P(x) = 8x² + 7x² + 2x + 4

Answer 1

P(x) = 15x^2 + 2x + 4

Explanation:

To simplify:

combine like terms

8x^2 + 7x^2 = 15x^2

There are no other like terms.

This equation cannot be simplified any further with the given information.

P(x) = 15x^2 + 2x + 4