Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Polynomials - 4.4 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials - 4.4 Exercise Set - Page 260: 32

Answer

(1) $-(-x^3-5x^2+2x)$ (2) $x^3+5x^2-2x$

Work Step by Step

Two expressions equivalent to the opposite of a polynomial can be found by: (1) taking the negative of the polynomial; and (2) changing the sign of each term of the polynomial Thus, two expressions equivalent to the opposite of the given polynomial are: (1) $-(-x^3-5x^2+2x)$ (2) $x^3+5x^2-2x$
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