A student performed this calculation: (5x²5x² + 4x³) - (6x² - 2x³ - 8x4). The student concluded that the leading term of the answer was -13x*. Is that correct? If not, what is the most likely mistake the student made? Explain in at least 2 complete sentences.

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A student performed this calculation: (5x²5x² + 4x³) - (6x² - 2x³ - 8x4).
The student concluded that the leading term of the answer was
-13x*. Is that correct? If not, what is the most likely mistake the student made? Explain in at
least 2 complete sentences.
Transcribed Image Text:A student performed this calculation: (5x²5x² + 4x³) - (6x² - 2x³ - 8x4). The student concluded that the leading term of the answer was -13x*. Is that correct? If not, what is the most likely mistake the student made? Explain in at least 2 complete sentences.
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