Question

Simplify: (x2 − 8x + 5) + (−3x2 + 5x − 9)

−2x2 − 3x − 14
−2x2 − 3x − 4
−2x2 + 3x − 4
−2x2 − 3x + 14

Answer 1

−2x2 − 3x − 4 is your answer hope this helps

Answer 2

`-2x^2-3x-4`

Explanation:

We have to simplify the expression
`(x^2-8x+5)+(-3x^2+5x-9)`

Distribute the positive sign over the parenthesis

`x^2-8x+5-3x^2+5x-9`

Combine the like terms

`-2x^2-3x-4`

Therefore, the expression after simplification is
`-2x^2-3x-4`

Second option is correct.