Question

Write an expression that is equivalent to (3x-2)-x^2+2x+5), combing like terms

Answer 1

-x^2+5x+3

Explanation:

Remove unnecessary parenthesis.

3x-2-x^2+2x+5

Collect like terms.

5x+3-x^2

Use the commutative property to reorder the terms.

-x^2+5x+3