Tip
When adding or subtracting polynomial expressions, you may need to use the distributive property and group like terms.
Sample Problem
Simplify: (3x3 + 2x2 − x − 1) + (2x − 1)
Answer Options
(A) 3x3 + 2x2
(B) 3x3 + 2x2 + x
(C) 3x3 + 2x2 + x − 2
(D) 5x4 + 4x3 − 2x2
(E) 5x4 + 4x3 − 2x2 − 2
View Correct Answer
(C) 3x3 + 2x2 + x − 2
Combining terms in the given problem yields the correct answer.
