Answer:
-11b^2 + 8b - 4
Explanation:
(-4b^2 + 6b - 9) - (7b^2 - 2b - 5) =
Drop the first set of parentheses because it is unnecessary. To drop the second set of parentheses, you must distribute the negative sign. That means you must change every sign inside the second set of parentheses.
= -4b^2 + 6b - 9 - 7b^2 + 2b + 5
Now, group like terms.
= -4b^2 - 7b^2 + 6b + 2b - 9 + 5
Finally, combine like terms.
= -11b^2 + 8b - 4