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Question 10 • Algebra 2

What is the sum of the polynomials? the 2 by 2 matrix row 1, blank 11 x squared minus 5 row 2, plus x plus 4

Answer
A
11 x squared plus x minus 1
B
10 x squared minus 9
C
11 x squared minus x minus 9
D
12 x squared minus 1

Explanation

Add the polynomials by combining like terms: 11x² stays as it is, and the x-term is +x. Add the constants: −5 + 4 = −1. The sum is 11x² + x − 1, which is choice C.

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