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How do I do this? (3x^2+8)-(2x^2+1)
So first I add like terms?
5x^2 + 8 + 1

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(3x² + 8) - (2x² + 1)
=
3x² + 8 - 2x² - 1
= 3x² - 2x² + 8 - 1
= x² + 7
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