Add the expressions. Expression 1: −3k+4k3−2 Expression 2: 9k2−3k3+4k−3 (2 points)

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To add the expressions \( -3k + 4k^3 - 2 \) and \( 9k^2 - 3k^3 + 4k - 3 \), we will combine like terms.

Let's rewrite the expressions clearly:

Expression 1: \[ -3k + 4k^3 - 2 \]

Expression 2: \[ 9k^2 - 3k^3 + 4k - 3 \]

Now, combine the two expressions:

\[ (-3k + 4k^3 - 2) + (9k^2 - 3k^3 + 4k - 3) \]

Now we can group like terms:

  • Cubic terms ( \(k^3\) ): \[ 4k^3 - 3k^3 = (4 - 3)k^3 = 1k^3 = k^3 \]

  • Quadratic terms ( \(k^2\) ): \[ 9k^2 = 9k^2 \]

  • Linear terms ( \(k\) ): \[ -3k + 4k = (-3 + 4)k = 1k = k \]

  • Constant terms: \[ -2 - 3 = -5 \]

Putting it all together, we get:

\[ k^3 + 9k^2 + k - 5 \]

So, the final result of adding the two expressions is:

\[ \boxed{k^3 + 9k^2 + k - 5} \]