Question

Simplify the following expression.
2x − 8y + 3x2 + 7y − 12x

Answer 1

i got the answer \[3x ^{2}-10-y\]

Answer 2

combine like terms
2x − 8y + 3x2 + 7y − 12x
2x - 12x -8y + 7y + 3x^2
-10x - y + 3x^2

Answer 3

Good job vetdoc

Answer 4

you are correct my answer was the same just diff order

Answer 5

okay thank you both! i just wanted to make sure. :)

Answer 6

LivForMusic there is a policy here about just giving the answers. It is in the rules of conducts.

Answer 7

i did not just give the answer @MathDoodler i did somewhat explain and i will be more than happy to help or explain farther.

Answer 8

Just letting you know. I was warned.

Answer 9

ive done this many time and infront of mods. they just dont whant you being like "the answer is x=2" or something. you need to give some sort of explaination. but thanks @MathDoodler

Answer 10

So we still can give the answer??

Answer 11

kk, so just slap a little work down and then you can give the answer

Answer 12

yeah you just have to at least explain it and be willing to give more info or steps if needed or asked to

Answer 13

@MathDoodler not really. its always best to try to guide the person to the answer

Answer 14

(if possible)

Answer 15

kk see ya around