Question

Simplify the expression : (-4k4 + 14 + 3k2 ) + (-3k4 – 14k2 – 8)​

Answer 1

SOLUTION STEPS

4k

4

−14−3k

2

+−3k

4

+14k

2

−8

Combine 4k

4

and −3k

4

to get k

4

.

k

4

−14−3k

2

+14k

2

−8

Combine −3k

2

and 14k

2

to get 11k

2

.

k

4

−14+11k

2

−8

Subtract 8 from −14 to get −22.

k

4

−22+11k

2

Answer 2

Add the like terms

-7k^4-11k^2+6