Question

What is the simplified expression for

-3x2 + 5x + 2 - 1 - 7x + 3x2

Answer 1

-2x + 1

Explanation:

1: -3x^2 + 5x + 2 - 1 - 7x + 3x^2

2: (-3x^2 + 3x^2) + (5x - 7x) + (2 - 1)

3: 0 - 2x + 1

4: -2x + 1

Step 1: Given equation

Step 2: Group the terms with similar exponents together

Step 3: Add the terms together

Step 4: Simplify completely