Question

(x^2+2x-1)+(2x^2 – 2x+1)

Answer 1

3x^2

Explanation:

(x^2+2x−1)+(2x^2−2x+1)

Combine x^2 and 2x^2 to get 3x^2.

3x^2+2x−1−2x+1

Combine 2x and −2x to get 0.

3x ^2−1+1

Add −1 and 1 to get 0.

3x^2

Answer 2

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Answer:

3x^2

Explanation:

Add coefficients of like terms.

(x^2 +2x -1) +(2x^2 -2x +1)

= (1 +2)x^2 +(2 -2)x +(-1 +1)

= 3x^2 +0x +0

= 3x^2