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Find the difference.

(9x2 + 10x + 4) − (9x2 + 5x − 1)

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First, distribute the negative to the second set of parentheses:

(9x2+10x+4)+(-9x2-5x+1)

Now, add like term:

9x2-9x2=0

10x-5x=5x

4+1=5

Recombine each sum for the final answer:

5x+5

Hope this helps!!

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