Find the sum of the polynomial functions. (Simplify your answer completely.) P(x) = 5x4 − 4x + 4 and R(x) = 2x5 − 3x − 8 P(x) + R(x) =

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Find the sum of the polynomial functions. (Simplify your answer completely.)

P(x) = 5x4 − 4x + 4
and
R(x) = 2x5 − 3x − 8
P(x) + R(x) =
 
 
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