Simplify the expression: 8x^3 - 10x^2 + 28x - 35

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Understand the Problem

The question is asking to simplify the polynomial expression. We will combine like terms, taking into account their coefficients and exponents.

Answer

$8x^3 - 10x^2 + 28x - 35$
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$8x^3 - 10x^2 + 28x - 35$

Steps to Solve

  1. Check for like terms

Like terms have the same variable raised to the same power. In the expression $8x^3 - 10x^2 + 28x - 35$, we have the terms $8x^3$, $-10x^2$, $28x$, and $-35$. None of these terms have the same variable raised to the same power, so there are no like terms to combine.

  1. Write the simplified expression

Since there are no like terms to combine, the expression is already in its simplest form.

$8x^3 - 10x^2 + 28x - 35$

More Information

The polynomial is already in its simplest form as there are no like terms that can be combined.

Tips

A common mistake is attempting to combine terms that are not like terms. For example, trying to add the coefficients of $x^3$ and $x^2$ terms. Only terms with the same variable and exponent can be combined.

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