Question

Simpify (5c^2-2c+4) + (c^2+2c)

Answer 1

Answer: 2(3c^2+2)

Explanation:

Get rid of the parentheses : 5c^2-2c+4 + c^2+2c

Combine any like terms: 5c^2-2c+4 + c^2+2c = 6c^2-2c+4 +2c

Combine like terms: 6c^2-2c+4 +2c = 6c^2+4

Then just factor by grouping: (5c^2-2c+4) + (c^2+2c) = 2(3c^2+2)