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When -x^2+ 6x + 2 is subtracted from x^2 - 4x + 3, will the result be a polynomial?

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Answer: YES (2x² - 10x + 1)

Explanation:

x² - 4x + 3 - ( - x² + 6x + 2) = x² - 4x + 3 + x² - 6x - 2

= x² + x² - 4x - 6x + 3 - 2

= 2x² - 10x + 1

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