Question

Simplify: 12a4 + (-29a4)​

Answer 1

-17a⁴

Explanation:

12a⁴ + (-29a⁴) = 12a⁴ -29a⁴ = -17a⁴

Answer 2

=
`-17a^(4)`

Step by Step Explanation:

For this question, we must combine like terms.

`= 12a^(4) + -29a^(4)`

`= (12a^(4) + -29a^(4))`

Now, we must flip the equation around and subtract.

Keep the variables and exponents where they are.

`= -29a^(4) - 12a^(4) = 7a^(4)`

We now have our answer.