Combine like terms when possible and write the polynomial in descending powers of the variable. Give the degree of the simplified polynomial. Decide whether the simplified polynomial is a monomial, a trinomial, or none of these.
-3x⁷⁺⁷x³ - 5x⁷

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The like terms 3x^7 and -5x^7 combine to -2x^7. The polynomial -2x^7 + 7x^3 is a binomial with a degree of 7.

Combine Like Terms When Possible and Write the Polynomial in Descending