College Algebra Problem. Will +Rep!!

[kooldude888]

Perform the indicated operation and simplify if possible by combining like terms. Write the result in standard form.
(4w^3 − 3w + 8) + (5w^3 + 6w^2 − 1)

can anyone help me figure this out?

[Possible]

I don't remember much of algebra except you multiple to first number by all the ones in the second parenthesis, then the second number by the number in the right parenthesis, then the 3rd then put them together, correct? I havent taken algebra in a few years and haven't had college yet. but I'll give it a shot

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I got 20w^6+9w^4+18w^3+48w^2+3w-8

[kooldude888]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Possible again.

ill get the rep to you bud! thanks :)

[Possible]

Thanks:) Oh how I miss math. I don't have to take algebra for my degree.
But when multiplying with ^# you multiple the number before the variable, then add the power. then run all of them and add or subract them together using the +/- infront of them.

[kooldude888]

alright thanks for the help bud! :) im taking an online college algebra class so i kinda learn the stuff myself and its kinda more difficult than i thought it would be :P

[Possible]

I haven't taken algebra since high school 5 years ago xD I'm shocked I remember how to do it

[Carrot]

Perform the indicated operation and simplify if possible by combining like terms. Write the result in standard form.
(4w^3 − 3w + 8) + (5w^3 + 6w^2 − 1)

can anyone help me figure this out?

It's 9w^3 + 6w^2 - 3w + 7.

You are just adding the like terms, not multiplying anything. Pretty simple.

[Evelsaint]

kooldude888 just remmeber the golden rule.

PEMDAS

Parenthesis Exponents Multiplication Division Addition Subtraction.

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Feed you for a lifetime!

[Possible]

Awe crap, Carrot is right, I did it as if the + sign wasnt there. I did it as if it was (4w^3 − 3w + 8) (5w^3 + 6w^2 − 1)
Sorry bud

[kooldude888]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Carrot again.

thanks bud!! :D ill +rep you when i can!!

and its alright!! :)

[Riku]

Possible I'm glad you figured out what you did wrong. I read your first answer, and I was like "Is this guy fucking stupid?" xD

[Possible]

lol. Anyone care to check if my answer was right of the + sign wasnt there?

[Riku]

Nope. It would be 20w^6 + 24w^5 - 15w^4 + 18w^3 + 48w^2 + 3w - 8.

[Possible]

I wonder where I messed up then:/