I need help with a word problem in polynomials

Suzie’s flower shop estimates that supplies costs for one month will be given by the polynomial 5x2 + x – 4. She estimates that utilities costs for one month is given by 8x – 7. Find and simplify an expression that would estimate Suzie’s total costs for one month.

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I need help with a word problem in polynomials

Suzie’s flower shop estimates that supplies costs for one month will be given by the polynomial 5x2 + x – 4. She estimates that utilities costs for one month is given by 8x – 7. Find and simplify an expression that would estimate Suzie’s total costs for one month.

amistre64 · Answer

total costs = all the costs...

5x^2 +x -4 +8x -7

5x^2 +9x -11