a little confused on this math problem add 5y-4 and 2y^2-8y I did it like this but I am not sure if I am right

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a little confused on this math problem add 5y-4 and 2y^2-8y I did it like this but I am not sure if I am right

I combined like terms which are 5y and -8y= -3y so is the final answer 2y^2-3y-4? or is it something totally different? if it is will you show me how to do it right?

2007-11-10 07:52:03 · 3 answers · asked by blue_eyed_woman_23 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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you are correct

2007-11-10 07:54:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

5y-4+2y^2-8y

2y^2-3y-4

2007-11-10 16:10:34 · answer #2 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I learned about this like a month ago i think it would be -3y

2007-11-10 16:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by Emily~ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋