Write Expressions: Write down the expressions to be added.We have two polynomials: 4x3−2x2+1 and 7x2+12x.
Align Like Terms: Align the like terms.We align the terms with the same powers of x:(4x3−2x2+0x+1)+(0x3+7x2+12x+0)
Add Coefficients: Add the coefficients of the like terms.Add the coefficients of x3 terms: 4x3+0x3=4x3Add the coefficients of x2 terms: −2x2+7x2=5x2Add the coefficients of x terms: 0x+12x=12xAdd the constant terms: 1+0=1
Write Final Expression: Write the final expression.Combine the results from Step 3 to get the final expression:4x3+5x2+12x+1
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