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OpenStudy (anonymous):

(−4x2 − 7x3 − 2) − (8x3 + 3x − 7x2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

step by step please?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Combine the like terms. Can you do?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well im really clueless right now

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Like terms are terms containing x with the same power. That is x and 2x are like terms. Similarly 2x^2 and 5x^2 are like terms. Is that clear?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes i know but would it be like 28x^2 - 58x^3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

+3x-2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No. (−4x^2 − 7x^3 − 2) − (8x^3 + 3x − 7x^2) =-4x^2-7x^3-2-8x^3-3x+7x^2 Nw can u do?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-11x^2-15x^3-3x-2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait would the two 7's go together?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no. You can add or subtract only the like terms The answer has to be this. 3x^2-15x^3-3x-2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohhh i feel soooo slow now XD thanks!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hmm k. yw. If it is nt clear plz ask. I will explain u.

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