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Write the expression below in simplest form. 3x^2 + 8x -1+2(x^2 +5x+3) (work shown please!)

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Answer:

5x^2+18x+5

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Answer:

5x² + 18x + 5

Explanation:

Given

3x² + 8x - 1 + 2(x² + 5x + 3) ← distribute parenthesis

= 3x² + 8x - 1 + 2x² + 10x + 6 ← collect like terms

= 5x² + 18x + 5

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