Exponent rules : (a^m)^n = a^(mn) and a^0 = 1
(4^9)^5 * 4^0 =
4^45 * 1 =
4^45 <==
Remember that cents has a decimal when put in an equation.
250(x + 11) + 250x = 4250
250x + 2750 + 250x = 4250
500x + 2750 = 4250
500x = 1500
x = 3 cents (pencils)
x+11 = 14 cents (pens)
(-x²-2x+6)+(-9x²-7x+6) = -x²-2x+6-9x²-7x+6 = -10x² - 9x + 12