SOLUTION: Explain and show the steps in how to add,subtract and multiply the following: a. (8x^2 + 5x) - (4x^2 - 3x)

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Question 22049: Explain and show the steps in how to add,subtract and multiply the following:
a. (8x^2 + 5x) - (4x^2 - 3x)

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Get rid of the parentheses, as follows:
8x^2+5x-4x^2+3x
Add and/or subtract like terms, as follows:
4x^2+8x
Cheers,
Stan H.