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OpenStudy (anonymous):

(14x^2y^2+4y^4)-(-14x^4-7x^2y^2+4y^4) Solve with steps please.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so combine the 2 (14x^2y^2+4y^4)+(14x^4+7x^2y^2-4y^4)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i don't understand

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well first you would distribute the - to (-14x^4-7x^2y^2+4y^4) to give you (14x^4+7x^2y^2-4y^4)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ah, i don't get this one :/

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you basically change all the signs?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

have you learned properties?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

also is there supposed to be a sign here |dw:1354767294626:dw|

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i always have trouble with properties.. can you explain to me this problem step by step cause i feel confused

OpenStudy (anonymous):

if you can

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is there a supposed to be a sign there or not?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1354767696216:dw| first step

OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1354767933947:dw| second step

OpenStudy (anonymous):

add like terms to get 14 x^4+21 x^2 y^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you so much

OpenStudy (anonymous):

anytime :)

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