Question

Find the sum of 6x2 + 10x – 1 and 45x2 – 2x + 1.

Answer 1

51x² + 8x

Explanation:

Step 1: Write expression

6x² + 10x - 1 + 45x² - 2x + 1

Step 2: Combine like terms (x²)

51x² + 10x - 1 - 2x + 1

Step 3: Combine like terms 9x)

51x² + 8x - 1 + 1

Step 4: Combine like terms (constants)

51x² + 8x