Math Problem Statement

Add the polynomials: (7/8)x^2 - (6/5)x + 2 and -2 + 4x - (3/8)x^2.

Solution

Let's first express the given polynomials clearly:

The first polynomial is: 78x265x+2\frac{7}{8}x^2 - \frac{6}{5}x + 2

The second polynomial is: 2+4x38x2-2 + 4x - \frac{3}{8}x^2

Now, let's add the polynomials:

  1. Combine the x2x^2 terms: 78x238x2=48x2=12x2\frac{7}{8}x^2 - \frac{3}{8}x^2 = \frac{4}{8}x^2 = \frac{1}{2}x^2

  2. Combine the xx terms: 65x+4x=65x+205x=145x-\frac{6}{5}x + 4x = -\frac{6}{5}x + \frac{20}{5}x = \frac{14}{5}x

  3. Combine the constant terms: 22=02 - 2 = 0

Thus, the sum of the polynomials is: 12x2+145x\frac{1}{2}x^2 + \frac{14}{5}x

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Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do you add polynomials with different degrees?
  2. What happens when the powers of xx in polynomials are not the same?
  3. How do you handle fractions when adding polynomials?
  4. What is the process of subtracting polynomials?
  5. How can we factor the resulting polynomial?

Tip: When adding polynomials, always ensure you combine like terms, which are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polynomial addition
Combining like terms
Fraction arithmetic

Formulas

Add coefficients of like terms (e.g., ax^n + bx^n = (a+b)x^n)

Theorems

Properties of addition for real numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10