Question

Determine the polynomial that is

equivalent to the expression below.
(2x + 6) + (x2 + 2x + 1)
Solve the problem! Show your work for your final
answer.
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Answer 1

x^2 + 4x + 7

Explanation:

(2x + 6) + (x^2 + 2x + 1) Remove parentheses.

2x + 6 + x^2 + 2x + 1 Combine like terms and reorder.

x^2 + 4x + 7

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