SOLUTION: I really need to understand this problem: (2^2+3x+5)+(x^2+2x+8) THANKS!!!

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Question 371693: I really need to understand this problem:
(2^2+3x+5)+(x^2+2x+8)
THANKS!!!
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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