Question

Simplify the following expression.

(8x2 - 5x + 8) + (-2x2 - 8x + 3)

A. 6x2 - 3x + 11
B. 10x2 - 13x + 5
C. 6x2 - 3x - 11
D. 6x2 - 13x + 11

Answer 1

Explanation:

8x² -5x + 8 +(-2x² -8x + 3)

8x² -5x +8 -2x² - 8x +3

8x² -2x² -5x -8x +8 +3

6x² -13x +11