2. Use addition and subtraction to simplify the following polynomials. A. Add polynomials: (3 - 4x + 8x^2) + (-6 + 2x - 5x^2)
Step 1: Rewrite the polynomials without the parentheses. (1 point)
Step 2: Write the polynomial in descending order and use parentheses around like terms.
Step3: Add the like terms identified in Step 2 to simplify the polynomial.

step-by-step explanation:

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the ratio of white tiles to blue tiles is 48: 16. the ratio in it's simplest form is 3: 1.

step-by-step explanation:

ratio: take the first number and add a colon next to it, then add the second number after that. make sure the ratio order matches up with the written problem!

simplest form: we can simplify the ratio 48 : 16 by dividing both terms by the greatest common factor (gcf).

the gcf of 48 and 16 is 16.

divide both terms by 16:

48 ÷ 16 = 3

16 ÷ 16 = 1

reducing to simplest form:

48 : 16 = 3 : 1