Question

simplify (-4x^2-3y-8)+(5y-2x^2+1)

Answer 1

Add the like terms.

The like terms in this case are:

-4x^2 and -2x^2

This makes -6x^2

-3y and 5y

This makes 2y

-8 and 1

This makes -7

Your answer is (-6x^2+2y-7)