Question

Combine the following sets of terms.

(3x² - 7x) - ( x² + 3x - 9)

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Answer 1

Let's simplify step-by-step To understand :)

3x2−7x−(x2+3x−9)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=3x2−7x+−1(x2+3x−9)

=3x2+−7x+−1x2+−1(3x)+(−1)(−9)

=3x2+−7x+−x2+−3x+9

Combine Like Terms:)

=3x2+−7x+−x2+−3x+9

=(3x2+−x2)+(−7x+−3x)+(9)

=2x2+−10x+9

Answer :)

=2x2−10x+9

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