Problem 32 of 7
Simplify horizontal polynomial expression (9p^2 - 6p + 10) + (-4).
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align like terms without column structure.
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Expression must be an addition or subtraction of polynomials written horizontally.
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1. Remove parentheses, distributing negatives where needed.
2. Identify like terms even when they are not aligned vertically.
3. Combine and order the result.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Aligning by position instead of degree.