College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter P - Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra - Mid-Chapter Check Point - Page 63: 9

Answer

$-x^2+5x-6$

Work Step by Step

Break down the negative and then combine like terms to simplify. $(2x-5)-(x^2-3x+1)$ $2x-5-x^2+3x-1$ $-x^2+5x-6$
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