Question

What is the result of adding -3x2 - 5x + 1 and 8x2 - 2x - 9

Answer 1

(-3x^2 - 5x + 1) + (8x^2 - 2x - 9)

1st remove the parenthesis

-3x^2 - 5x + 1 + 8x^2 - 2x - 9

then combine like terms

5x^2 - 7x - 8 is the final answer