Find the Missing Polynomial $$\left( 7 x ^ { 5 } - 4 x ^ { 2 } + 2 x \right) + ? = 16 x ^ { 5 } + 2 x ^ { 2 } - 3 x$$

question 171

Multiple Choice

Find the missing polynomial.
- $$\left( 7 x ^ { 5 } - 4 x ^ { 2 } + 2 x \right) + ? = 16 x ^ { 5 } + 2 x ^ { 2 } - 3 x$$

• A) \(9 x ^ { 5 } + 6 x ^ { 2 } - 5 x\)
• B) \(9 x ^ { 5 } - 6 x ^ { 2 } + 5 x\)
• C) \(9 x ^ { 5 } - 6 x ^ { 2 } - 5 x\)
• D) \(9 x ^ { 5 } + 6 x ^ { 2 } + 5 x\)

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