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Simplify. (4x^2 - 2x + 1) + (-7x^2 + 6x + 5)

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Given:


\mleft(4x^2-2x+1\mright)+(-7x^2+6x+5​)​

To simplify, first eliminate the parenthesis


4x^2-2x+1-7x^2+6x+5​

Collect like terms:


4x^2-7x^2-2x+6x+1+5
=\text{ -3x}^2+4x+6

ANSWER:


-3x^2+4x+6

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