Subtract. (3x - 8) - (x2 - 5x - 2)
Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given the numerical equation:
(3x - 8) - (x^2 - 5x - 2)
Subtract the given numerical equation.
Solution:
In order to subtract the given equation, we can start first by designating the subtraction sign to each value inside the quadratic equation. Hence we must take note that opposite signs will result to a negative sign, while similar signs will result to a positive sign.
= (3x - 8) - (x^2 - 5x - 2)
=3x -8 - x^2 + 5x + 2
Combine similar terms/
= 2x -6 - x^2
= -x^2 + 2x -6
Final answer:
= -x^2 + 2x -6