Add or Subtract as Indicated $$\left( 8 x ^ { 4 } - 5 x ^ { 2 } \right) + \left( 4 x ^ { 4 } + 2 x ^ { 2 } \right)$$

question 187

Multiple Choice

Add or subtract as indicated. Express the answer as a single polynomial in standard form.
- $$\left( 8 x ^ { 4 } - 5 x ^ { 2 } \right) + \left( 4 x ^ { 4 } + 2 x ^ { 2 } \right)$$

• A) \(9 x ^ { 6 }\)
• B) \(12 x ^ { 8 } - 3 x ^ { 4 }\)
• C) \(12 x ^ { 4 } - 3 x ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(9 x ^ { 12 }\)

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