Question

Simplified form of the expression $2z+z^2$ is:

• A. $3z$
• B. $2z^2$
• C. Cannot be simplified further
• D. $3z^2$

Answer 1

The correct option is C Cannot be simplified further

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Only Like terms can be simplified.

Since, $2z$ and $z^2$ are unlike terms, they cannot be simplified further.