Question

Simplify the expression: 3x2(x2 - 4x - 2) + (5x3 + 7x2 + 2x + 11)
Show and explain your steps.

Answer 1

just add them first

Answer 2

distribute the \(3x^2\) first into the first function.

Answer 3

Then add the like terms together by the grouping method.

Answer 4

3x^4-12x^3-6x^2+5x^3+7x^2+2x+11

Answer 5

3x^4-7x^3+x^2+11

Answer 6

Let the OP solve it, @AJ01

Answer 7

i was gone for 2 mins dang

Answer 8

thanks everybody