SOLUTION: Hi The Q is: Find the sum of 1.) 5x^2,3ab,-2ab, -4a^2,5ab,-2a^2 2.) 5ax,-3bc,-2ab,7ax,bc -2bc. Simplify Thank you

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: Hi The Q is: Find the sum of 1.) 5x^2,3ab,-2ab, -4a^2,5ab,-2a^2 2.) 5ax,-3bc,-2ab,7ax,bc -2bc. Simplify Thank you       Log On


   



Question 1115301: Hi
The Q is:
Find the sum of
1.) 5x^2,3ab,-2ab, -4a^2,5ab,-2a^2
2.) 5ax,-3bc,-2ab,7ax,bc -2bc.
Simplify
Thank you

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the sum of
1.) 5x^2,3ab,-2ab, -4a^2,5ab,-2a^2
5x^2 + 3ab -2ab -4a^2 + 5ab -2a^2
Combine like terms. The 3 ab terms and the 2 a^2 terms
= 5x^2 + 6ab - 6a^2
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2.) 5ax,-3bc,-2ab,7ax,bc -2bc
Same as #1