Find the sum of the given expression: 8x2 – 3x + 18 and -8x^(2) -9x -7

Question

Find the sum of the given expression: 8x2 – 3x + 18 and
`-8x^(2)` -9x -7

Answer 1

Answer:
`\Large\boxed{-12x+11}`

Explanation:

Given expression

`(8x^2-3x+18)+(-8x^2-9x-7)`

Move like terms together

`=8x^2-8x^2-3x-9x+18-7`

Combine like terms

`=0-12x+11`

`=\Large\boxed{-12x+11}`

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