Hi 3x^2 -2x + 7 from 2x^2 +5x - 9 |Note the use of ^ (uppercase 6) If I am understanding Your question properly 2x^2 +5x -9 -1*(3x^2 -2x + 7) |removing parenthesis 2x^2 +5x - 9 -3x^2 +2x - 7 |combining 'Like' terms -x^2 + 7x - 16