SOLUTION: I need to simplify this problem: 2x^2-2*x^2+2x-3 The answers for me to choose from are: 2(x+1)*x-3; 2(x+1)*x+3; 2(x-1)*x+3 and/or 2(x-1)*x-3 Thanks!

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Question 1033554: I need to simplify this problem: 2x^2-2*x^2+2x-3
The answers for me to choose from are: 2(x+1)*x-3; 2(x+1)*x+3; 2(x-1)*x+3 and/or 2(x-1)*x-3
Thanks!
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify this 2x%5E2-2%2Ax%5E2%2B2x-3 ?

You see the 'sum' of additive inverses!
%282x%5E2-2%2Ax%5E2%29%2B2x-3
2x%5E2%2B%28-2x%5E2%29%2B2x-3
0%2B2x-3
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