Add the polynomial expressions 2r^2 - 3r +4 and -2r*2 + 3r + 6

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To add the polynomial expressions \(2r^2 - 3r + 4\) and \(-2r^2 + 3r + 6\), you combine like terms:

  1. Identify like terms:

    • \(2r^2\) and \(-2r^2\)
    • \(-3r\) and \(3r\)
    • \(4\) and \(6\)
  2. Add the coefficients of like terms:

    • For \(r^2\): \(2r^2 + (-2r^2) = 0r^2\)
    • For \(r\): \(-3r + 3r = 0r\)
    • For the constant terms: \(4 + 6 = 10\)
  3. Combine all the results:

    • \(0r^2 + 0r + 10 = 10\)

Thus, the sum of the polynomials \(2r^2 - 3r + 4\) and \(-2r^2 + 3r + 6\) is:

\[ 10 \]