Question

Combine like terms and simplify (−3 + 4x2 − 4x) + (−1 − 3x2− 4)

Answer 1

x² - 4x - 8

General Formulas and Concepts:

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

(-3 + 4x² - 4x) + (-1 - 3x² - 4)

Step 2: Simplify

1. Combine like terms (x²): x² - 3 - 4x - 1 - 4
2. Combine like terms: x² - 4x - 8