SOLUTION: 1. -6x + 23x +6 I don't understand polynomials at all. If this could be broken down so I can understand it, I'd appreciate it.

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Question 407843: 1. -6x + 23x +6
I don't understand polynomials at all. If this could be broken down so I can understand it, I'd appreciate it.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-6x+%2B+23x+%2B6 Start with the given expression


%28-6x+%2B+23x%29+%2B6 Group like terms.


17x+%2B6 Combine like terms.


So -6x+%2B+23x+%2B6 simplifies to 17x+%2B6


In other words, -6x+%2B+23x+%2B6=17x+%2B6 for all values of x.


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