Use a Vertical Format to Add the Polynomials $$\begin{array} { l } 5 x ^ { 8 } + 2 x ^ { 7 } - 8 x ^ { 6 } + 6 \\9 x ^ { 8 } + 2 x ^ { 7 } + 6 x ^ { 6 } - 9 \\\hline\end{array}$$

question 39

Multiple Choice

Use a vertical format to add the polynomials.
- $$\begin{array} { l } 5 x ^ { 8 } + 2 x ^ { 7 } - 8 x ^ { 6 } + 6 \\9 x ^ { 8 } + 2 x ^ { 7 } + 6 x ^ { 6 } - 9 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) \(8 x ^ { 8 } + 8 x ^ { 7 } - 4 x ^ { 6 } + 11\)
• B) \(16 x ^ { 42 } - 3\)
• C) \(14 x ^ { 8 } + 4 x ^ { 7 } - 2 x ^ { 6 } - 3\)
• D) \(14 x ^ { 16 } + 4 x ^ { 14 } - 2 x ^ { 12 } - 3\)

---

Definitions:

Farm Product

Products that are derived from agriculture, including both crops and livestock.

Rent-Seeking Activities

Efforts to increase one’s share of existing wealth without creating new wealth, typically through manipulation of the economic environment.

Administrative Costs

Expenses associated with the general operation of a business or organization, including salaries of non-revenue generating staff, office supplies, and utilities.