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Equivalent expressions SAT question
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Which of the following expressions is equivalent to the sum of 
and 
?
ExplanationShow
Choice D is correct. Grouping like terms, the given expressions can be rewritten as 
. This can be rewritten as 
.
Choice A is incorrect and may result from adding the two sets of unlike terms, 
and 
as well as 
and 
, and then adding the respective exponents. Choice B is incorrect and may result from adding the unlike terms and as if they were and and adding the unlike terms and as if they were and 
. Choice C is incorrect and may result from errors when combining like terms.
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