Question

1. subtract $3x^2 - 2x + 7$ from $5x^2 - x + 1$.

a. $2x^2 - 3x - 6$
b. $2x^2 + x + 6$
c. $2x^2 + x - 6$
d. $8x^2 - 3x + 8$

Explanation:

Step1: Set up the subtraction

$(5x^2 - x + 1) - (3x^2 - 2x + 7)$

Step2: Distribute the negative sign

$5x^2 - x + 1 - 3x^2 + 2x - 7$

Step3: Combine like terms for $x^2$

$5x^2 - 3x^2 = 2x^2$

Step4: Combine like terms for $x$

$-x + 2x = x$

Step5: Combine constant terms

$1 - 7 = -6$

Step6: Combine all results

$2x^2 + x - 6$

Answer:

c. $2x^{2}+x-6$