Write Problem and Align Terms: Write down the problem and align like terms.(3x2+5)+(7x+9)Since there are no like terms to combine with 3x2, we simply bring it down. The constant terms 5 and 9 can be added together.
Add Constant Terms: Add the constant terms.(3x2)+(5+9)Adding the constants 5 and 9 gives us 14.
Write Final Expression: Write down the final expression.3x2+7x+14We have combined the like terms, and since there were no like terms for 7x, it remains unchanged in the final expression.