Add like terms, if possible, and write the result in descending powers of the variable.
--5z³ + 2z⁴

Name: Add like terms, if possible, and write the result in descending powers of the variable. --5z 3 + 2z 4 A) -3z 7 B) 2z 4 - 5z 3 C) -3z 3 D) -3z 2
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Add like terms, if possible, and write the result in descending powers of the variable. --5z³ + 2z⁴ A) -3z⁷ B) 2z⁴ - 5z³ C) -3z³ D) -3z²

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The terms -5z^13 and 2z^14 cannot be combined because they have different powers of z. Thus, the expression remains as is but written in descending powers of z.

Add Like Terms, If Possible, and Write the Result in Descending