SOLUTION: How would you solve this expression by combining like terms and getting the answer , 5x^3. ^ means an exponent. Expression : 4x^2(x)+(x)(x)^2 This was the answer : 5x^2.

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Question 858813: How would you solve this expression by combining like terms and getting the answer , 5x^3.
^ means an exponent.
Expression :
4x^2(x)+(x)(x)^2
This was the answer :
5x^2.
How?

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiplying bases is equivalent to adding exponents.
x%5E2%2Ax=x%5E%282%2B1%29=x%5E3
4x%5E2%2Ax%2Bx%2Ax%5E2=4x%5E3%2Bx%5E3
4x%5E2%2Ax%2Bx%2Ax%5E2=5x%5E3