SOLUTION: how do i use vertical format to add (3x^2-4x+1)+(-x^2+x-9)

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Question 280143: how do i use vertical format to add (3x^2-4x+1)+(-x^2+x-9)
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x%5E2-4x%2B1
-x%5E2%2Bx-9 just add like u would 33 and 12 up and down 3+2 and 3+1=45 add like terms
theres
3x%5E2-x%5E2=2x%5E2
-4x%2Bx=-3x
1-9=-8
so
=2x%5E2-3x-8