Question

enter an expression in simplified form that is equivalent to $(-x^2 + 7x - 7) - (8 - 4x)$. enter answer

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$(-x^2 + 7x - 7) - 8 + 4x$

Step2: Combine like terms (x terms)

$-x^2 + (7x + 4x) - 7 - 8$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$-x^2 + 11x + (-7 - 8)$

Answer:

$-x^2 + 11x - 15$