Question

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Simplify the expression 5x − (3x^2 + 9x)

Answer 1

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Answer 2

1. distribute the negative on the entire right hand side of the equation
2. combine like terms and simplify

Answer 3

-(3x^2+9x)
distribute the negative
so what's (-1)(3x^2)
and what's (-1)(9x)?

Answer 4

-9x

Answer 5

true
what about (-1)(3x^2) ?

Answer 6

-3x^2

Answer 7

yes so now we have \[5x-3x^2-9x\]

Answer 8

we just have to combine like terms I see a 5x-9x .. since both have x only they can be combinable.

Answer 9

it said to simplify the answers are

a. -3x^2 − 4x
b -3x^2 + 14x
c 3x^2 − 4x
d 3x2 + 14x

Answer 10

yeah we're on the right track just got to solve 5x-9x
I'll factor the x out to make it easier to solve

x(5-9) so what's 5-9?

Answer 11

hint: answer is going to be negative for 5-9

Answer 12

-4

Answer 13

so that means we can mark out B and D

Answer 14

yes so now we have x(-4) which is -4x
-3x^2-4x

Answer 15

yay thanks heres medal

Answer 16

:) and here's a medal for attempting to solve the problem

Answer 17

yayyy my first medal!! ty