Question

a^2 + 5a - 3a^2

A. 5a + 2a^2
B. 5a - 2a^2
C. 2a^2 + 5a
D. 5a - 3a^2

Please help! Thanks! :)

Answer 1

combine like terms

Answer 2

\[\huge\rm \color{reD}{1}a^2 + 5a - 3a^2\]

Answer 3

like the other one
you know what the like terms are?

Answer 4

a^2 & 3a^2, right? @misty1212

Answer 5

don't forget the negative sign
it's -3a^2
so a^2 -3a^2

Answer 6

Oh, alright, thanks @Nnesha

Answer 7

my pleasure :-)