Question

(5x – 3 – x²) + (8x^2– 1+x)

Answer 1

7x^2+6x-4

Explanation:

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

Just combine like terms.

-x^2+8x^2= 7x

5x+x= 6x

-3-1= -4