Pre-Algebra Examples

Find the sum of $4 x^{2} - 4 x + 10$ and $2 x^{2} + 5 x - 8$

Step 1

Write the problem as a mathematical expression.

$4 x^{2} - 4 x + 10 + 2 x^{2} + 5 x - 8$

Step 2

Add $4 x^{2}$ and $2 x^{2}$ .

$6 x^{2} - 4 x + 10 + 5 x - 8$

Step 3

Add $- 4 x$ and $5 x$ .

$6 x^{2} + x + 10 - 8$

Step 4

Subtract $8$ from $10$ .

$6 x^{2} + x + 2$