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Simplify the expression: (4x2 - 3x + 1) - (3x2 - 5x + 4)

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Answer:

x² + 2x - 3

Explanation:

Step 1: Write expression

(4x² - 3x + 1) - (3x² - 5x + 4)

Step 2: Distribute negative

4x² - 3x + 1 - 3x² + 5x - 4

Step 3: Combine like terms (x²)

x² - 3x + 1 + 5x - 4

Step 4: Combine like terms (x)

x² + 2x + 1 - 4

Step 5: Combine like terms (constants)

x² + 2x - 3

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