Write Problem and Align: Write down the problem and align like terms.(9n2+3n+1)+(5n2+n+4)Here, we align the n2 terms, the n terms, and the constant terms.
Remove Parentheses and Combine: Remove the parentheses and combine like terms. 9n2+3n+1+5n2+n+4Now, we add the coefficients of the like terms together.
Add n2 Terms: Add the n2 terms.9n2+5n2=14n2We have added the coefficients of the n2 terms correctly.
Add n Terms: Add the n terms.3n+n=4n We have added the coefficients of the n terms correctly.
Add Constant Terms: Add the constant terms.1+4=5We have added the constants correctly.
Combine Results for Final Answer: Combine the results from steps 3, 4, and 5 to get the final answer.14n2+4n+5 This is the simplified form of the polynomial after adding the like terms.