Simplify the Polynomial by Combining Like Terms $$\begin{array} { r } 3 x ^ { 5 } + 5 x ^ { 2 } + 5 \\+ \left( 6 x ^ { 5 } - 9 x ^ { 2 } - 7 \right) \\\hline\end{array}$$

question 264

Multiple Choice

Simplify the polynomial by combining like terms.
- $$\begin{array} { r } 3 x ^ { 5 } + 5 x ^ { 2 } + 5 \\+ \left( 6 x ^ { 5 } - 9 x ^ { 2 } - 7 \right) \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) \(11 x ^ { 5 } - 6 x ^ { 2 } - 2\)
• B) \(9 - 4 x ^ { 5 } - 2 x ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(3 x ^ { 7 }\)
• D) \(9 x ^ { 5 } - 4 x ^ { 2 } - 2\)

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