Answer
No simplification possible
Work Step by Step
The two $a$ terms and the two $b$ terms are unlike terms as they all contain different powers. Therefore, they cannot be added together, which means the expression cannot be simplified further.
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter 5 - Section 5.3 - Introduction to Polynomials - Exercise Set - Page 367: 80
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