Question

(5x^3-3x^4-2x-9x^2-2)+(3x^3+2x^2-5x-7)

Answer 1

-3x⁴ + 8x³ - 9x² - 7x - 9

General Formulas and Concepts:

• Combining like terms

Explanation:

Step 1: Define expression

(5x³ - 3x⁴ - 2x - 9x² - 2) + (3x³ + 2x² - 5x - 7)

Step 2: Simplify

1. Combine like terms (x³): -3x⁴ + 8x³ - 9x² - 2x - 5x - 2 - 7
2. Combine like terms (x): -3x⁴ + 8x³ - 9x² - 7x - 2 - 7
3. Combine like terms (constants): -3x⁴ + 8x³ - 9x² - 7x - 9