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When 3x² – 8x is subtracted from 2x² + 3x, the difference is what?

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Answer: x² - 11x

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify.

3x² - 8x - (2x² + 3x)

Step 2: Simplify

1. [Distributive Property] Distribute negative: 3x² - 8x - (2x² + 3x) = 3x² - 8x - 2x² - 3x

2. Combine like terms (x²): 3x² - 8x - (2x² + 3x) = x² - 8x - 3x

3. Combine like terms (x): 3x² - 8x - (2x² + 3x) = x² - 11x

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Answer:

-x^2-5x

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