Which polynomial represents the sum below?

(4x4 - x2 - x) + (x4 + x3 + x2 + x - 1)

A. 5x4 + 2x4 + 2x2 - 1

B. 5x4 + 2x4 - 1

C. 5x4 + x3 - 1

D. 5x4 + x4 + 2x2 - 1

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Judah Williamson

20 June, 06:29

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The answer is c. we add 4x^4+x^4. then cancel the - x^2+x^2 and also the - x and x. so, we are left with the - 1. that's why the answer is c

Which polynomial represents the sum below?(4x4 - x2 - x) + (x4 + x3 + x2 + x - 1)A. 5x4 + 2x4 + 2x2 - 1B. 5x4 + 2x4 - 1C. 5x4 + x3 - 1D. 5x4 + x4 + 2x2 - 1