Find the Sum of the Polynomials $\begin{array} { r } x ^ { 4 } + 9 x ^ { 3 } + 5 x + 7 \\8 x ^ { 3 } - 2 x - 7\\\hline\end{array}$

question 76

Multiple Choice

Find the sum of the polynomials. $\begin{array} { r } x ^ { 4 } + 9 x ^ { 3 } + 5 x + 7 \\8 x ^ { 3 } - 2 x - 7\\\hline\end{array}$

• A) \(x ^ { 4 } + 17 x ^ { 3 } + 3 x\)
• B) \(17 x ^ { 3 } + 3 x\)
• C) \(17 x ^ { 6 } + x ^ { 4 } + 3 x ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(x ^ { 4 } + 17 x ^ { 3 } + 3 x + 14\)
• E) \(17 x ^ { 6 } + x ^ { 4 } + 3 x ^ { 2 } - 14\)

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Definitions:

Utility Function

Formula that assigns a level of utility to individual market baskets.

Corner Solution

Situation in which the marginal rate of substitution of one good for another in a chosen market basket is not equal to the slope of the budget line.

MRS (Marginal Rate Of Substitution)

The rate at which a consumer is willing to substitute one good for another while maintaining the same level of satisfaction.

MRT (Marginal Rate Of Transformation)

The rate at which goods or services can be transformed into other goods or services, reflecting the opportunity cost of shifting resources in production.