Add or Subtract $$\left( 7 x ^ { 8 } - 9 x ^ { 4 } + 5 x ^ { 2 } + 8 \right) + \left( 5 x ^ { 7 } + 7 x ^ { 4 } - 6 x \right)$$

question 139

Multiple Choice

Add or subtract.
- $$\left( 7 x ^ { 8 } - 9 x ^ { 4 } + 5 x ^ { 2 } + 8 \right) + \left( 5 x ^ { 7 } + 7 x ^ { 4 } - 6 x \right)$$

• A) \(12 x ^ { 8 } - 16 x ^ { 4 } + 5 x ^ { 2 } - 6 x + 8\)
• B) \(7 x ^ { 8 } + 5 x ^ { 7 } + 2 x ^ { 4 } + 5 x ^ { 2 } - 6 x + 8\)
• C) \(7 x ^ { 8 } + 5 x ^ { 7 } - 2 x ^ { 4 } + 5 x ^ { 2 } - 6 x + 8\)
• D) \(12 x ^ { 8 } - 2 x ^ { 4 } + 5 x ^ { 2 } - 6 x + 8\)

Identify the requirements for deducting charitable contributions.

Understand the implications of foreign taxes paid for deductions or credits.

Recognize the specific deductions available for job hunting and unreimbursed employee business expenses.

Understand the timing rules related to the deduction of contributions and expenses.

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