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

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
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Chapter 4 - Polynomials - 4.3 Polynomials - 4.3 Exercise Set - Page 252: 50

Answer

$$-\frac{x^3}{6}+4x^2-3$$

Work Step by Step

Recall, like terms must (1) be raised to the same power and (2) consist of the same variable (i.e. x and y are not like terms). It is also important to note that numbers are all like terms with each other when not multiplied by anything. Doing this, we find: $$\frac{1}{6}x^3-\frac{1}{3}x^3+3x^2+x^2+7-10 \\ -\frac{x^3}{6}+4x^2-3$$
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