6x^2 - 5x + 3 + 3x^2 + 7x - 8

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6x^2 - 5x + 3
+ 3x^2 + 7x - 8

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Answer: 9x^2 + 2x - 5

Explanation:

6x^2 - 5x + 3 + 3x^2 + 7x -8

Like terms are: (6x^2 and 3x^2), (-5x and 7x), and (3 and -8)

6x^2 + 3x^2 = 9x^2

-5x + 7x = 2x

3 + -8 = -5

9x^2 + 2x - 5 is the simplest answer

Hasnat answered Sep 28, 2020

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