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OpenStudy (anonymous):

explain In your own words the step-by-step process to simplifying the expression below. include the simplified answer in your explanation. (8x^2+5)-(3x^2-x+7) ? Confused !

OpenStudy (anonymous):

8x^2+5-3x^2+x-7 8x^2-3x^2+x+5-7 5x^2+x-2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the minus sign -(3x^2-x+7) distributes throughout the bracket so double negative will equal + and one negative, one positive will equal into negative.

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