Question

Simplify the Sum. (4u^3+4u^2+2)+(6u^3-2u+8)

Answer 1

Combine like terms.
Since you cannot combine anything inside of each parenthesis, then drop the parenthesis.
So leave it as: 4u^3+4u^2+2+ 6u^3-2u+8

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Answer 2

Can we combine, 4u^3 and 6u^3?

Answer 3

Yes.

Answer 4

Alright, so 4u^3 + 6u^3 = ?

Answer 5

10u^3

Answer 6

Perfect. Can you do the rest?

Answer 7

Yes. Thank you so much!

Answer 8

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