Subtract 5x2 – 2x – 5 from -2x2 – 5x

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Subtract 5x2 – 2x – 5 from -2x2 – 5x – 7.

by Ghali

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-2x^2 - 5x - 7 - (5x^2 - 2x - 5) -- Set up the equation and distribute the negative

-2x^2 - 5x - 7 - 5x^2 + 2x + 5 -- Combine like terms

-7x^2 - 3x - 2 -- Answer!

Hope this helps!! :)

Lidashuang answered Jun 13, 2022

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