Simplify the following equation: x^(2) +3x+4^(2)-2

In order to simplify the equation, like terms need to be collected.Square terms (x2) can’t be collected with not square terms (x).
x2 terms = 1x2 + 4x2 = 5x2x terms = 3xremaining terms = -2
Added together: 5x2+3x-2

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