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Simplify the following expression: 5x + 8 + 7x − 8x − 4 (1 point)

7x2 + 13x + 4
7x2 − 3x + 12
7x2 − 3x + 4
7x2 + 13x + 12

User Inyoung
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Answer:

10x2 − 13x + 6

Explanation:

hope that help .

User Gderaco
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Let's simplify step-by-step.

5x+8+7x2−8x−4

=5x+8+7x2+−8x+−4

Combine Like Terms:

=5x+8+7x2+−8x+−4

=(7x2)+(5x+−8x)+(8+−4)

=7x2+−3x+4

Answer:

=7x2−3x+4 hence, C

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