This calls for collecting like terms.jsche229 wrote:How would I simplify the following:
x^3 + x^3 + x^3 + x^3 = ?
It's the same as simplifying n + n + n + n to get 4n.
So, x^3 + x^3 + x^3 + x^3 = 4x^3
Cheers,
Brent
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It's the same as simplifying n + n + n + n to get 4n.
So, x^3 + x^3 + x^3 + x^3 = 4x^3
Cheers,
Brent
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