Let the algebraic expression that is to be added be P.
Then,
(x2+3x−8)+P=x2+x+6
⇒ P=(x2+x+6)−(x2+3x−8)
⇒ P=x2+x+6−x2−3x+8 ⇒ P=−2x+14 So, −2x+14 must be added to x2+3x−8 to get x2+x+6.
What must be added to(x3+3x−8) to get (3x3+x2+6)?