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OpenStudy (butterflyhope):

Fill in the blank: (5x^3 - 6x^2 + 3 - 5x) + (2 - 7x + 5x^2 + 3x^3) = 8x^3 - x^2 + ____x + 5. Show work. Last question then I can sleep xD Thanks!

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

what are the x terms? Ignore the terms that have exponents over them

OpenStudy (butterflyhope):

5x and 7x?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

-5x and -7x actually

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

add them up

OpenStudy (butterflyhope):

Sorry I forgot xD -5x + -7x = -12x

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you got it, so -12 goes in that blank

OpenStudy (butterflyhope):

OH- I thought the answer was gonna be super complicated and stuff and I just- Thank you and goodnight xD

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you're welcome and good night

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