Question

(polynomials- algebra I)
(3m+4)-(2msquared-6m+5)

Answer 1

(3m+4)-(2m^2-6m+5) are you just trying to simplify this?

Answer 2

yes, we're just starting them but im confused on it.

Answer 3

ok so first lets distribute the negative to get rid of the parentheses, so once we do that we have: 3m+4-2m^2+6m-5. Do you get that part?

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

ok so now lets group like terms together: so first what is 6m+3m?

Answer 6

9m

Answer 7

correct, now whats 4-5?

Answer 8

-1

Answer 9

good :) so now we have -2m^2+9m-1 as your answer

Answer 10

thank you !

Answer 11

no problem!(: