(x^5-x^3-x^2+3)+(x^4-2x^3-2x^2+4x-3)
Combine the terms that are of the same order. The order is given by the power to which the x’s are raised. So, here, we have:
Order Terms
5. x^5
4. x^4
3. -x^3-2x^3 → -3x^3
2. -x^2-2x^2 → -3x^3
1. 4x
0. 3-3 → 0
Result: x^5 + x^4 - 3x^3 - 3x^2 + 4x
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