Question

What is the answer for (5p2 - 3p + 4) - (2p2 - 9p + 8) ?

Answer 1

`3p^2+6p-4`

Explanation:

`(5p^2-3p+4)-(2p^2-9p+8)`

Now, combine like terms.

`(5p^2-2p^2)+(-3p+9p)+(4-8)`

`3p^2+6p-4`

Answer 2

3(p+1)²-7

Explanation:

(5p² - 3p + 4) - (2p² - 9p + 8) =3p²-12p-4=3(p+1)²-7