Question

Choose the correct simplification of (3x^3 + 2x^2 − 5x) − (8x^3 − 2x^2).
A)−5x^3 + 4x^2 − 5x
B)5x^3 + 2x^2 + 5x
C)−5x^3 − 4x^2
D) 5x^3 + 2x^2

Answer 1

@ganeshie8

Answer 2

A

Answer 3

CAN YOU EXPLAIN?

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

???

Answer 6

i would distribute the negative to start

Answer 7

then you have the -8x^3 + 3x^3

Answer 8

-5x^3 right?

Answer 9

YES

Answer 10

then due to the two negatives from distributing, the 2x^2 is positive

Answer 11

does that help enough?

Answer 12

YES, THANK YOU SO MUCH! CAN YOU HELP WITH TWO MORE PLEASE

Answer 13

sure

Answer 14

...where are they