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Unit Test

Question 5 • Sem 2 - Algebra 2 with Probability - Nkwati - Content

Simplify a3 + a + 3a2 – a.

Answer
A
4a7
B
a3 + 3a2 + 2a
C
a3 + 3a2
D
4a5

Explanation

Group the like terms in a³ + a + 3a² − a. The terms +a and −a cancel, leaving a³ + 3a². These terms have different exponents, so they cannot be combined further; the simplified expression is a³ + 3a², choice C.

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