Question

Step-by-step process to simplify:

(6x2 − 5) − (3x2 + x + 7)

Answer 1

I know the first step is to multiply each set by 1 then the second step is to distribute but I don't know how to put the like terms together.

Answer 2

1. 1(6x2 − 5) − 1(3x2 + x + 7)
2. 6x2 − 5 − 3x2 + x + 7
3. like terms which I need help to find

Answer 3

(6x2 − 5) − (3x2 + x + 7)=6x2 − 5 −3x2 - x - 7
=3x2-x-12

Answer 4

so the like terms will be 6x2 − 3x2 + x − 5 + 7 ?

Answer 5

it will be 6x2 − 3x2 - x − 5 - 7