Question

Simplify.

(2x^2-5x+3) - (-x^2+4x-5)

Answer 1

3x^2-9x+8 is the answer

Answer 2

x^2-9x+8

Explanation:

(2x^2-5x+3)-(-x^2+4x-5)

Open the bracket first

2x^2-5x+3+x^2-4x+5

Collect like terms

2x^2+x^2-5x-4x+3+5

x^2-9x+8

So the final answer is x^2-9x+8