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Simplify the following expression: (5x^2 + 3x + 4) − (2x^2 + 5x − 1). If the final answer is written in the form Ax^2 + Bx + C, what is the value of A?

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Simplify the following expression: (5x^2 + 3x + 4) − (2x^2 + 5x − 1). If the final answer is written in the form Ax^2 + Bx + C, what is the value of A?

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whpalmer4 · Answer

$$(5x^2+3x+4)-(2x^2+5x-1) = (5x^2+3x+4)-1(2x^2+5x-1)$$Distribute the -1 on the second part$$(5x^2+3x+4)-2x^2-5x-(-1)=5x^2+3x+4-2x^2-5x+1$$Collect like terms$$5x^2-2x^2+3x-5x+4+5 $$$$= 3x^2-2x+9$$Compare with $$Ax^2+Bx+C$$