Simplify the difference.

(7w2 – 7w – 8) – (5w2 + 2w – 3)

a. 2w2 – 5w – 11

b. 12w2 – 5w – 11

c. 2w2 – 9w – 5

d. 12w2 + 9w + 5

Question

Simplify the difference.

(7w2 – 7w – 8) – (5w2 + 2w – 3)

	a. 2w2 – 5w – 11

	b. 12w2 – 5w – 11

	c. 2w2 – 9w – 5

	d. 12w2 + 9w + 5

anonymous · Answer

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goldphenoix · Answer

So you have  (7w2 – 7w – 8) – (5w2 + 2w – 3).
When you subtracting a parenthesis by a parenthesis, then the operation sign changes. So what would – (5w2 + 2w – 3). become?

goldphenoix · Answer

What would (5w2 + 2w – 3) become if you change the positive/negative around?