Question
Add $ \, \color{blue}{ 3w+7 } \, $ and $ \, \color{orangered}{ 9w+1 }$.
Answer
$$ \left( \color{blue}{3w+7} \right) + \left( \color{orangered}{9w+1} \right) = 12w+8 $$
Explanation
Step 1: Write second polynomial below the first one. Making sure like terms are lined up.
$$ \begin{array}{lrr} & 3w & 7 \\ \color{blue}{ + } & 9w & 1 \\ \hline \end{array} $$Step 2: Combine like terms (add each column):
$$ \begin{array}{lrr} & 3w & 7 \\ \color{blue}{ + } & 9w & 1 \\ \hline & 12w & 8 \end{array} $$This page was created using
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