Problem

Given two polynomial expressions, P(x)=3x32x2+4x1 and Q(x)=2x3+3x25x+2. Compute the sum of P(x) and Q(x).

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Finally, we write the sum as a single polynomial: 5x3+x2x+1

Steps

Step 1 :First, we align the polynomials vertically by their like terms: 3x32x2+4x1+2x3+3x25x+2

Step 2 :Then, we add the like terms together: (3x3+2x3)+(2x2+3x2)+(4x5x)+(1+2)=(5x3)+(x2)+(x)+(1)

Step 3 :Finally, we write the sum as a single polynomial: 5x3+x2x+1

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