Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 5 - Section 5.3 - Polynomials and Polynomial Functions - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 278: 12

Answer

Use the distributive property

Work Step by Step

In order to add polynomials, you can group like terms. Then, you can use the inverse of the distributive property to add the given terms together, as explained in example 6.
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