Answer:
B. -x³ - 9x².
Step-by-step explanation:
- (3x³ + x²) +2 (x³ - 4x²)
= -3x³ + 2x³ - x² - 8x²
= -x³ - 9x²
Answer: [tex]\Large\boxed{-x^3-9x^2}[/tex]
Hi there! By my calculation, I got the answer above. However, it doesn't fit any one of the answer choices. I am not sure if I am totally correct, but I have been double-checking my answers. Please let me know whether it's the answer choices mistaken or I am wrong so that I could modify my answer if necessary.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given expression
- (3x³ + x²) +2 (x³ - 4x²)
Expand parenthesis by the distributive property
= -3x³ - x² + 2x³ - 8x²
Combine like terms
= -3x³ + 2x³ - x² - 8x²
[tex]\Large\boxed{=-x^3-9x^2}[/tex]
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