Question

When simplified (v2 – y + 1) + (4y2 – 3y - 2) is:

A.5y2 – 3y -1.
B.5y2 - 3y +1.
C.5y2 – 4y +1.
D.5y2 - 4y - 1.

Answer 1

D. 5y^2 - 4y - 1

Explanation:

Combine like terms:

(y^2 -y +1) +(4y^2 -3y -2)

= y^2(1 +4) +y(-1-3) +(1 -2)

= 5y^2 -4y -1