Question

Can someone please help me with this math question? I will give a medal and will fan...
Question -
Simplify (-3a^2 + 8a – 2) – (-4a^2 – 2a + 6)

Answer 1

1. Distribute the negative.
2. Combine "like" terms.

Answer 2

What do you mean Distribute the negative?

Answer 3

Distribute the negative means distribute -1(-4a^2-2a+6)

Answer 4

Then make them add each other

Answer 5

-3a^2 + 8a – 2+4a^2+2a-6
Combine like terms

Answer 6

so
-3a^2+4a^2 =7a^2
8a+2a = 10a
2+6=8

Answer 7

-3a^2+4a^2=a^2
8a+2a=10a
-2-6=-8
If you don't know how to add negatives just use calculator

Answer 8

oh ok... I did use a calculator but I see my mistake

Answer 9

Don't forget the negatives next time! :)

Answer 10

yes sir/ma'am :) thank you for helping me

Answer 11

Not a problem!