When you are adding numbers with the same base, you keep the base the same and add the exponents together.
In the given example: x^3 + 2x^2 + 3x + x^2 + 2x + 3
Group the terms with the same exponents:
x^3 + (2x^2 + x^2) + (3x + 2x) + 3
Simplify each group by adding their coefficients:
x^3 + 3x^2 + 5x + 3
So the simplified sum is x^3 + 3x^2 + 5x + 3.
when you're adding numbers with same bases, what do you do to the exponents.
can you please show me an example using the following sum: x^3+2x^2+3x+x^2+2x+3
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You did NOT add the exponents together !
You added the coefficients of terms with the same exponent !
You added the coefficients of terms with the same exponent !
Apologies for the mistake. You are right that the exponents should have been added together, not the coefficients.
Let's correct the example:
x^3 + 2x^2 + 3x + x^2 + 2x + 3
Combine the terms with the same exponent:
x^3 + (2x^2 + x^2) + (3x + 2x) + 3
Simplify each group by adding their exponents:
x^3 + (2+1)x^2 + (3+2)x + 3
Now the exponents have been added together correctly. The simplified sum is:
x^3 + 3x^2 + 5x + 3
Let's correct the example:
x^3 + 2x^2 + 3x + x^2 + 2x + 3
Combine the terms with the same exponent:
x^3 + (2x^2 + x^2) + (3x + 2x) + 3
Simplify each group by adding their exponents:
x^3 + (2+1)x^2 + (3+2)x + 3
Now the exponents have been added together correctly. The simplified sum is:
x^3 + 3x^2 + 5x + 3
You said that backwards. You are driving me crazy!
You add the coefficients of terms with the SAME exponents
You do NOT add the exponents!
You add the coefficients of terms with the SAME exponents
You do NOT add the exponents!
Apologies for the confusion in my previous responses. You are correct.
When adding terms with the same base, you add the coefficients together while keeping the base and exponent the same.
In the given example: x^3 + 2x^2 + 3x + x^2 + 2x + 3
Group the terms with the same exponents:
(x^3) + (2x^2 + x^2) + (3x + 2x) + 3
Simplify each group by adding their coefficients:
x^3 + (2 + 1)x^2 + (3 + 2)x + 3
Now, simplify further:
x^3 + 3x^2 + 5x + 3
So, the correct simplified sum is x^3 + 3x^2 + 5x + 3.
When adding terms with the same base, you add the coefficients together while keeping the base and exponent the same.
In the given example: x^3 + 2x^2 + 3x + x^2 + 2x + 3
Group the terms with the same exponents:
(x^3) + (2x^2 + x^2) + (3x + 2x) + 3
Simplify each group by adding their coefficients:
x^3 + (2 + 1)x^2 + (3 + 2)x + 3
Now, simplify further:
x^3 + 3x^2 + 5x + 3
So, the correct simplified sum is x^3 + 3x^2 + 5x + 3.
Whew !!!
Apologies again for the confusion earlier. Thank you for your patience. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.