SOLUTION: Tutor could you please help me perform this operation? (3x^2 +7) + (3x^2 + 9) Thank you very much!

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Question 83592: Tutor could you please help me perform this operation?
(3x^2 +7) + (3x^2 + 9)
Thank you very much!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%283x%5E2+%2B7%29+%2B+%283x%5E2+%2B+9%29 Start with the given expression
%283x%5E2+%2B3x%5E2%29+%2B+%28+7%2B+9%29 Group like terms
6x%5E2+%2B+16 Combine like terms