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What is the sum of the given polynomials in standard form? (x2 – 3x) + (–2x2 + 5x – 3)

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Answer: -x^2 + 2x - 3

Explanation:

(x^2 - 3x) + (-2x^2 + 5x - 3)

Combine like terms

x^2 - 2x^2 - 3x + 5x - 3

x^2 - 2x^2 = -x^2

-3 + 5x = 2x

User Iveth
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Answer:

-x² + 2x - 3

Explanation:

Simply combine like terms together.

x² terms are added together

x terms are added together

Constants are added together

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