Question

a^3-8a^2+8a+5a^2-40a+40=
I'm stuck here....
a^3+( )a^2+( )a +40

Answer 1

-8a^2+5a^2 ; distribute out the a^2

+8a-40a ; distribute out the a

Answer 2

also known as combining like terms

Answer 3

Still not getting it...my assignment is saying answer is incorrect?

Answer 4

-8a^2+5a^2 ; distribute out the a^2

(-8+5)a^2



+8a-40a ; distribute out the a

(+8-40)a

Answer 5

what answer are you providing?