Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
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Chapter 5 - Section 5.1 - Adding and Subtracting Polynomials - Exercise Set - Page 349: 59

Answer

-5x$^2$-x

Work Step by Step

Distribute the negative sign to the parentheses and then combine like terms. (x$^2$-5x)-(6x$^2$-4x) x$^2$-5x-6x$^2$+4x (x$^2$-6x$^2$)+(-5x+4x) -5x$^2$+(-x) -5x$^2$-x
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