SOLUTION: x^2+10x-5 x^2-5x+2 ________ add the problem. please explain to me how to find the answer because the book didnt explain it very well and i didnt get it.thank you sooo much

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Question 205804This question is from textbook algebra 1 an integrated approach
: x^2+10x-5
x^2-5x+2
________
add the problem. please explain to me how to find the answer because the book didnt explain it very well and i didnt get it.thank you sooo much This question is from textbook algebra 1 an integrated approach

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2+10x-5
x^2-5x+2
________
add the problem

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You can only add "like" terms.
So you get:
(x^2+x^2) + (10x-5x) + (-5+2)
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Ans: 2x^2 + 5x - 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.