Question 240069: i don't understand how to distribute this problem (3x+5x+8)+(9x+2x-7) also the 3x is to the 2nd power and so is the 9x Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! distribute this problem (3x^2+5x+8)+(9x^2+2x-7)
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You don't distribute when you are adding.
You add "like" terms.
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= 12x^2 + 7x + 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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