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Combine the like terms to simplify this expression. 16x + 12y^ 2 + 4a + 12x


A.28x + 12y^2 +4a

B.12y^2 + 4x + 4a

C.44 + axy^2

D.y^2 +ax + 44


I am so confused, please give me the answer but also explain why.

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16x + \(12y^{2}\) + 4a + 12x

First, gather the like terms. / Your problem should look like: (16x + 12x) + \(12y^{2}\) + 4a
Second, simplify. / Your problem should look like: 28x + \(12y^{2}\) + 4a

Answer: A) 28x + \(12y^{2}\) + 4a

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Add like terms

16x + 12x = 28x

16x + 12y^2 + 4a + 12x = 28x + 12y^2 + 4a

Your answer is A.

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