Simplify the Polynomial by Combining Like Terms $$\begin{array} { r } 5 x ^ { 5 } + 5 x ^ { 2 } \\+ \left( 2 x ^ { 5 } - 8 x ^ { 2 } \right) \\\hline\end{array}$$

question 314

Multiple Choice

Simplify the polynomial by combining like terms.
- $$\begin{array} { r } 5 x ^ { 5 } + 5 x ^ { 2 } \\+ \left( 2 x ^ { 5 } - 8 x ^ { 2 } \right) \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) \(7 x ^ { 10 } - 3 x ^ { 4 }\)
• B) \(4 x ^ { 14 }\)
• C) \(7 x ^ { 5 } - 3 x ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(4 \mathrm { x } ^ { 7 }\)

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