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How do i subtract this?

(5x^(2)+4x-1)-(-4x+-4)

pls show me how

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Explanation:

first do PEMDAS which is

P- parenthesis

E- exponent

M- multiplication

D-division

A- addition

S- subtraction

(4x2 - 2x) - (-5x2 - 8x)

= 4x2 - 2x + 5x2 + 8x.

= 4x2 + 5x2 - 2x + 8x.

= 9x2 + 6x.

= 3x(3x + 2).

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