Question

simplify \\(8x^2 - 8x^2\\).

• 0
• 1
• 8
• \\(x^2\\)

Explanation:

Identify the terms in the expression

We are given the algebraic expression:

$$ 8x^2 - 8x^2 $$

This expression consists of two terms: \(8x^2\) and \(-8x^2\).

Recognize like terms

Both terms have the exact same variable part, \(x^2\). Therefore, they are like terms and can be combined by subtracting their coefficients.

Subtract the coefficients

Subtract the coefficient of the second term from the coefficient of the first term:

$$ (8 - 8)x^2 $$

Simplify the expression

Calculate the difference of the coefficients:

$$ 0 \cdot x^2 = 0 $$

Any value multiplied by zero is equal to zero.

Answer:

• (A) 0 (Correct answer)
• (B) 1
• (C) 8
• (D) \(x^2\)