Question

(4k^4 + 2 - 3k) + (5k^4 + k - 8)

Answer 1

Hello!

You can only add values that have the same terms

4k^4 + 5k^4 = 9k^4

-3k + k = -2k

-8 + 2 = -6

The answer is 9k^4 - 2k - 6

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

(4k^4 + 2 - 3k) + (5k^4 + k - 8)
= 4k^4 + 2 - 3k + 5k^4 + k - 8
= 9k^4 -2k -6


The simplest form is  9k^4 -2k -6