Question

Simplify each algebraic expression by combining like terms
-6a^3+5a^3+2a^2-a^2

Answer 1

-a^3 + a^2

Explanation:

Combine like terms

(-6a^3 + 5a^3 = -a^3) + (2a^2 - a^2 = a^2)

-a^3 + a^2