Question

Simplify the following expression

-2x^2 + 4 + 5x^2 - 11 - 12x

Show the steps on how to solve this

Answer 1

3x² - 12x - 7

Explanation:

• -2x² + 4 + 5x² - 11 - 12x
• 3x² - 12x - 7

Answer 2

3x² - 12x - 7

Explanation:

Subtract the numberS

-2x²+4+5x²-11 - 12x

-2x²-7+5x² - 12x

Combine like terms

-2x²-7+5x² - 12x

3x²-7-12x

Rearrange terms

3x²-7-12x

3x²-12x-7

Solution

3x² - 12x - 7