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5x^4-7(-x)
Would the simplified version of this be 5x^4+7x?

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Answer:

5x⁴ + 7x or x(5x³ + 7 )

Explanation:

Given expression:

5x⁴ - 7(-x )

To simplify this expression, we have to follow the order of operation PEMDAS;

Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition and Subtraction

5x⁴ - 7(-x ) = 5x⁴ + 7x

Since x is common to both terms;

= x(5x³ + 7 )

So the simplified version can be 5x⁴ + 7x or x(5x³ + 7 )

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