Question

Simplify the following expression.
2x − 4y + 3x2 + 7y − 16x

Answer 1

combine like terms, everything with just an X variable can be added or subtracted from others with X variable likewise with the Y variable

Answer 2

2x - 4y + 3x2 + 7y - 16x
combine like terms
3x2 - 14x + 3y

Answer 3

is the 2 by the 3x a square or just a regular 2?

Answer 4

it's actually 3x to the second power

Answer 5

write those as 3x^2 :]

Answer 6

without the smiley face :D

Answer 7

:(

Answer 8

2x − 4y + 3x2 + 7y − 16x
3x^2 + 2x - 16x +7y - 4y
3x^2 - 14x + 3y
x(3x - 14) + 3y

Answer 9

I'm going to pretend like I understand this, and just pick an answer. Thanks though, guys (:

Answer 10

What are your answer choices?

Answer 11

A. 3x^2 − 14x − 3y

B. 3x^2 + 14x + 3y

C. 3x^2 − 18x + 3y

D. 3x^2 − 14x + 3y

Answer 12

If you look closely at my steps, you'll see that one of my steps reflects the answer choices.

Answer 13

D, correct?

Answer 14

Yes