Math Problem Statement

Complete the following addition and subtraction problems, please show ALL of your steps: (2k^2 - 3k + 2) + (-3k^2 - 3k + 2) and (3x^2 - 2x + 3) - (2x^2 + 4).

Solution

The task involves solving two addition and subtraction problems with polynomials. Here are the given expressions:

  1. (2k23k+2)+(3k23k+2)(2k^2 - 3k + 2) + (-3k^2 - 3k + 2)
  2. (3x22x+3)(2x2+4)(3x^2 - 2x + 3) - (2x^2 + 4)

Let’s solve them step-by-step.


Problem 1:

(2k23k+2)+(3k23k+2)(2k^2 - 3k + 2) + (-3k^2 - 3k + 2)

  1. Combine like terms:
    • 2k23k2=k22k^2 - 3k^2 = -k^2
    • 3k3k=6k-3k - 3k = -6k
    • 2+2=42 + 2 = 4

Solution: k26k+4- k^2 - 6k + 4


Problem 2:

(3x22x+3)(2x2+4)(3x^2 - 2x + 3) - (2x^2 + 4)

  1. Distribute the negative sign to the second polynomial: 3x22x+32x243x^2 - 2x + 3 - 2x^2 - 4

  2. Combine like terms:

    • 3x22x2=x23x^2 - 2x^2 = x^2
    • 2x-2x (no similar term to combine)
    • 34=13 - 4 = -1

Solution: x22x1x^2 - 2x - 1


Final Answers:

  1. k26k+4-k^2 - 6k + 4
  2. x22x1x^2 - 2x - 1

Would you like me to break down any step in more detail?


Related Questions:

  1. How do you add and subtract polynomials with more variables?
  2. What does it mean to simplify a polynomial expression?
  3. Can subtraction between polynomials introduce errors if not distributed correctly?
  4. How do the degree and leading term of a polynomial affect addition and subtraction?
  5. What strategies can be used to double-check polynomial arithmetic?

Tip:

Always align terms with the same degree (e.g., x2x^2 with x2x^2) when performing addition or subtraction to avoid mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polynomial Addition
Polynomial Subtraction
Combining Like Terms

Formulas

Combine terms with the same degree: a_nx^n ± b_nx^n = (a_n ± b_n)x^n

Theorems

Commutative Property of Addition
Distributive Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10