Question

Subtract:

(3x^3– 10x^2+ 13x) – (5x^3+ 4x² – 9x)
A. 8x^3 + 14x^2 - 22x
B. 8x^3 - 6x^2 + 4x
C. 2x^3 - 6x^2 - 4x
D. -2x^3 - 14x^2 + 22x

Answer 1

D. -2x^3 - 14x^2 + 22x

Explanation:

1) Remove parentheses.

3x³ - 10x² + 13x - 5x³ - 4x² + 9x

2) Collect like terms.

(3x³ - 5x³) + (-10x² - 4x²) + (13x + 9x)

3) Simplify.

-2x³ - 14x² + 22x