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Which polynomial represents the difference below?

5x²+9x+3
- (6x²-3x)
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a. 5x²+3x+3
b. -x²+6x+3
c. -x²+12x+3
d. 5x²+6x+3

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Answer:

c

Explanation:

User MysteryMoose
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Answer:

c

Explanation:

distribute the parenthesis by - 1 and collect like terms

= 5x² + 9x + 3 - 6x² + 3x

= (5x² - 6x²) + (9x + 3x) + 3

= - x² + 12x + 3 → c


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