Answer: - 2x^2 + 4x + 3
Step-by-step explanation:
( -x^2 - 4x - 5) + ( -x^2 + 8x + 8)
Take out parentheses:
- x^2 - 4x - 5 - x^2 + 8x + 8
Write in a way so that like terms are grouped together:
- x^2 - x^2 - 4x + 8x - 5 + 8
Combine 'x^2' terms:
- 2x^2 - 4x + 8x - 5 + 8
Combine 'x' terms:
- 2x^2 + 4x - 5 + 8
Combine integers:
- 2x^2 + 4x + 3
