Question

Which expression is equivalent to (3m² + 5m - 2) + (-2m +18)? Someone answer ASAP

Answer 1

3m^2 +5m-2-2m+18

3m^2 +3m+16

Answer 2

Answer:

3m² + 3 m + 16

Step-by-step explanation:

( 3 m ² + 5 m - 2 ) + ( - 2m + 18 )

Remove the unnecessary parantheses and rewrite

3 m ² + 5 m - 2 - 2 m + 18

combine like terms

3m² + 5 m - 2 m + 18 - 2

calculate the sum

3m² + 3 m + 16