SOLUTION: How to simplify b adding like terms. Write exponents negative

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Question 469184: How to simplify b adding like terms. Write exponents negative

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the exponents are the same, + or minus, the terms can be combined.
eg, 3x%5E5+%2B+2x%5E5+=+5x%5E5
x%5E-3+%2B+4x%5E-3+=+5x%5E-3