Question

Which polynomial represents the sum below?

Answer 1

The sum is represented by the polynomial:

`5\,x^9+2 \,x^7+13\,x+4`

Explanation:

Recall that polynomials are added by combining like terms. The only like terms in this addition are: 5 x and 8 x which added render: 13 x. therefore, the addition of these polynomials renders;

`5\,x^9+2 \,x^7+13\,x+4`