Answer:
5x^2 - 9x - 2.
Step-by-step explanation:
5x^2 - 2x - (7x + 2) The 7x + 2 must be placed in parentheses).
= 5x^2 - 2x - 7x - 2 (Distributing the negative over the parentheses).
= 5x^2 - 9x - 2.
Answer:
5x² - 9x - 2
Step-by-step explanation:
(5x² - 2x) - (7x + 2)
Distribute the (-) sign.
5x² - 2x - 7x - 2
Evaluate
5x² - 9x - 2
