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To add the polynomial expressions \(3 - 2p - 5p^2\) and \(p^4 - 3p + 4\), we first align the like terms from each expression:
1. \(p^4\)
2. \(-5p^2\)
3. \(-2p\) and \(-3p\)
4. Constant terms \(3\) and \(4\)
Now, we can add them together:
1. The highest degree term: \(p^4\)
2. The next term: \(-5p^2\)
3. Combining the \(p\) terms: \(-2p - 3p = -5p\)
4. Combining the constant terms: \(3 + 4 = 7\)
Putting it all together, we have:
\[
p^4 - 5p^2 - 5p + 7
\]
Thus, the correct response is:
\(p^4 - 5p^2 - 5p + 7\)