To add the polynomial expressions \(3 - 2p - 5p^2\) and \(p^4 - 3p + 4\), we combine like terms.
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Start with the first polynomial: \[ 3 - 2p - 5p^2 \]
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Now, add the second polynomial: \[
- (p^4 - 3p + 4) \]
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Combine the like terms:
- The highest degree term is \(p^4\).
- The \(p^2\) term is \(-5p^2\).
- The \(p\) terms are \(-2p - 3p = -5p\).
- The constant terms are \(3 + 4 = 7\).
Putting this all together, we get: \[ p^4 - 5p^2 - 5p + 7 \]
The final answer is: \[ p^4 - 5p^2 - 5p + 7 \]
So the correct response from the given options is: \[ p^4 - 5p^2 - 5p + 7 \]