Question

Combine like terms. 8x2 + 2(x2 − 1) =

Answer 1

$8x^{2}$+2($x^{2}$-1)

=$8x^{2}$+$2x^{2}$-2

=$10x^{2}$-2

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

8x² + 2(x²-1) = 8x² + 2*x²  - 2*1

= 8x² + 2x² -2

= 10x² -2

Like terms: 8x² , 2x²