Question

Subtract -8x^2- 9 from -5x² + 5x.

Answer 1

Answer: 3x²+5x+9

Explanation:

Order matters:

Ex. Subtract 5 from 9 that s: 9-5 even though they said 5 first

(-5x²+5x)-(-8x²-9) >Distribut - and drop first parenthesis

-5x ²+ 5x + 8x² + 9 >combine like terms

3x²+5x+9