Question

What is the sum of the given polynomials in standard form?

(x2 – 3x) + (–2x2 + 5x – 3)

–3x2 + 8x – 3
–x2 – 2x – 3
3x2 – 8x + 3
–x2 + 2x – 3

Answer 1

Combine like terms

For instance, take the x^2 terms to get

x^2 + (-2x^2) = -x^2

Then repeat for the x terms
and any constants