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Combine the like terms to simplify this expression. 16x + 12y^ 2 + 4a + 12x

A.28x + 12y^2 +4a
B.12y^2 + 4x + 4a
C.44 + axy^2
D.y^2 +ax + 44

I am so confused, please give me the answer but also explain why.

User Biquillo
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Add like terms

16x + 12x = 28x

16x + 12y^2 + 4a + 12x = 28x + 12y^2 + 4a

Your answer is A.
User Wkf
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16x +
12y^(2) + 4a + 12x

First, gather the like terms. / Your problem should look like: (16x + 12x) +
12y^(2) + 4a
Second, simplify. / Your problem should look like: 28x +
12y^(2) + 4a

Answer: A) 28x +
12y^(2) + 4a

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