8. Essay question: show all work. Suzie’s flower shop estimates that supplies costs for one month will be given by the polynomial 2x^2 + 14x – 9. She estimates that utilities costs for one month is given by 12x – 3. Find and simplify an expression that would estimate Suzie’s total costs for one month.

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

Total Cost = (Cost of Supplies) + (Cost of Utilities)



Total Cost = (2x^2 + 14x – 9) + (12x – 3)


Let me know what you get

anonymous · Answer

2x^2=26x-6

anonymous · Answer

not=   + sign

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

should be 2x^2+26x-12


note: -9+(-3) = -(9+3) = -(12) = -12

anonymous · Answer

ok i just forgot to put the - in there