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Subtract.
(3x - 8) - (x2 - 5x - 2)

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Answer:

-x^2 +8x -6

Explanation:

Distribute the minus sign and collect terms.

(3x -8) -(x^2 -5x -2)

= 3x -8 -x^2 +5x +2

= -x^2 +8x -6

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