Question

Simplify 4x2 + 8x - 11x + 6 - 5x2 + 2​

Answer 1

`\boxed{\bold{-5x+8}}`

Explanation:

Combine Similar Elements:
`\bold{8x-11x=-3x}`

`\bold{4\cdot \:2x-3x+6-5\cdot \:2x+2}`

Multiply:
`\bold{4\cdot \:2=8}`

`\bold{8x-3x+6-10x+2}`

Group Like Terms

`\bold{8x-3x-10x+6+2}`

Combine Similar Elements:
`\bold{8x-3x-10x=-5x}`

`\bold{-5x+6+2}`

Add Numbers:
`\bold{6+2=8}`

`\bold{-5x+8}`