SOLUTION: How do I add the following polynomials using the vertical method: 5x^2+2x-4, x^2-2x-3, and 2x^2-4x-3?

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Question 83225: How do I add the following polynomials using the vertical method: 5x^2+2x-4, x^2-2x-3, and 2x^2-4x-3?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Line up the equations vertically




Notice how the x squared terms make a column, the x terms make a column, and the constant terms make a column. Add these columns separately

Add the x squared terms

Add the x terms

Add the constant terms

So after adding we get


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