Question

How do you simplify this sum?

Answer 1

It is already in simplest form.

Explanation:

It cannot be further simplified because it does not have any like terms.

Answer 2

Explanation:

You can't simplify the sum, but you can factor it.

t^2 + 2t - 3

(t + 3)(t - 1 )

That's about all you can do.