Q. (x2+3x−6)+(x+11)Which of the following is equivalent to the given expression?Choose 1 answer:(A) x2+4x+5(B) x2+4x+17(C) 2x2+3x+5(D) 2x2+3x+17
Identify like terms: We need to combine like terms in the expression (x2+3x−6)+(x+11).First, we identify the like terms: x2 is a quadratic term, 3x and x are linear terms, and −6 and 11 are constant terms.
Combine linear terms: Combine the linear terms: 3x+x=4x.
Combine constant terms: Combine the constant terms: −6+11=5.
Rewrite expression with combined terms: Now, we rewrite the expression with the combined like terms: x2+4x+5.
Check answer choices: We check the answer choices to see which one matches our combined expression.(A) x2+4x+5 is the expression we obtained after combining like terms.