Question

Find the sum and express it in simplest form. (-4a^3 - 6a^2) + (5a^3 + a^2 - 3)

Answer 1

-4a^3 - 6a^2 + 5a^3 + a^2 - 3
= a^3 - 5a^2 - 3 ...........combine like terms

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