Question

5.4 introduction to polynomials
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the expression $(2x^{2}+6x + 2)+(7x^{2}-3x - 2)$ equals
$\square x^{2}+\square x+\square$
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Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms for \(x^{2}\)

\((2x^{2}+7x^{2})=(2 + 7)x^{2}=9x^{2}\)

Step2: Combine like terms for \(x\)

\((6x-3x)=(6 - 3)x=3x\)

Step3: Combine constant terms

\((2-2)=0\)

Answer:

\(9x^{2}+3x+0\)