Question

Perform the induced operation
(-7x+1)+(- 2x2 + 7x + 8) =

Answer 1

-2
`x^(2)` + 9

Explanation:

0
`x^(2)` + (-7x) + 1

+ -2
`x^(2)` + 7x + 8

-2
`x^(2)` + 0x + 9

or

-2
`x^(2)` + 9