Question

Will give extra points if you get it right <3

Add or subtract the given polynomials. Be sure to show all steps
(9x2 + 3x – 5) + (8x2 – x + 2)

Answer 1

17x² + 2x – 3

Explanation:

(9x2 + 3x – 5) + (8x2 – x + 2) →

(9x² + 3x – 5) + (8x² – x + 2) →

[Group like terms]

(9x² + 8x²) + (3x – x) + (2 – 5) →

[Simplify]

17x² + 2x – 3