Question

Simplify the following expression by combining like terms: 8z2 − 3z − 5z2 − 4z

Answer 1

Answer:3z2-7z

Step-by-step explanation: First, subtract the 5z2 from the 8z2. Then, combine the last two like terms which are -3z and -4z.

Lastly, combine everything in biggest to lowest exponent. Which is z2 and lowest is z.