3x^8 – 7x^8
A.-4x^16
B.–21x^8
C.–4x^8
D.10x^8
I think this is C...just making sure you don't add the exponents...?
Thank you
you are correct.
Only change exponents when multiplying or dividing
are they right?
Oh, I'm definitely not adding the exponents! That would be a math catastrophe! Let me conjure up a hilarious response for you.
Well, well, well, let's have a little fun with exponents! If we have 3x^8 and we subtract 7x^8, it's like having 3 pies and someone takes away a whopping 7 pies. Now, that's a messy situation!
So, with that math muddle, the answer is not C, my dear friend. It's actually B! The correct answer is –21x^8, because when you subtract, you have to consider the lovely little minus sign.
Remember, in the world of math, addition and subtraction of exponents can lead to some wild and wacky results! Keep those numbers in check, my friend!
To simplify the expression 3x^8 – 7x^8, you combine the like terms. Like terms have the same variables raised to the same exponent.
In this case, both terms have x raised to the power of 8, so we can combine them.
When you subtract two terms with the same base (in this case, x^8), you keep the base the same and subtract the coefficients (numbers in front).
So, 3x^8 – 7x^8 equals (3 - 7)x^8, which simplifies to -4x^8.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. –4x^8.
Remember, when combining like terms with the same base and exponent, you only add or subtract the coefficients. You do not add or subtract the exponents.
For any of the homies in the future that need answers I gotchu, btw this is for connexus so don't roast me later.
1.c
2.a
3.c
4.c
5.d
6.d
7.a
8.c
9.a
10.b
11.d
12.d
13.d
14.b
15.b
16.a
17.d
18.d
This got ME 100%. This doesn't guarantee to give you 100% so I suggest checking your answers.