To demonstrate polynomial addition correctly, we need to add the like terms from the two polynomials:
Given polynomials:
\[ (2x^2 + 6x + 1) + (3x^2 + 3x + 9) \]
Now, let's add the coefficients of like terms:
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For \(x^2\) terms: \(2x^2 + 3x^2 = 5x^2\)
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For \(x\) terms: \(6x + 3x = 9x\)
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For constant terms: \(1 + 9 = 10\)
Putting these together:
\[ (2x^2 + 6x + 1) + (3x^2 + 3x + 9) = 5x^2 + 9x + 10 \]
Now, we check the options provided:
A. \( (2x^2 + 6x + 1) + (3x^2 + 3x + 9) = -x^2 + 3x - 8\) (Incorrect) B. \( (2x^2 + 6x + 1) + (3x^2 + 3x + 9) = 5x^4 + 9x^2 + 10\) (Incorrect) C. \( (2x^2 + 6x + 1) + (3x^2 + 3x + 9) = 13x^2 + 9x + 10\) (Incorrect) D. \( (2x^2 + 6x + 1) + (3x^2 + 3x + 9) = 5x^2 + 9x + 10\) (Correct)
Thus, the correct example that demonstrates polynomial addition is:
D. \((2x^2 + 6x + 1) + (3x^2 + 3x + 9) = 5x^2 + 9x + 10\)