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5. Which expression is a simplified form of (3x2 + 2x - 4) + (-7x2 + 6x - 2)?

a 10x2 + 8x - 6
b. -4x2 + 8x - 2
C.-4x2 + 8x + 2
d. -4x2 + 8x - 6

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Answer:

d. -4x² + 8x - 6

Explanation:

(3x² + 2x - 4) + (-7x² + 6x - 2)

3x² + 2x - 4 - 7x² + 6x - 2

3x² - 7x² + 2x + 6x - 4 - 2

-4x² + 8x - 6

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