Question

question
perform the operation.
$(-6x - 2) + (6x^2 - 5x - 10)$

Explanation:

Step1: Remove parentheses

$-6x - 2 + 6x^2 - 5x - 10$

Step2: Group like terms

$6x^2 + (-6x - 5x) + (-2 - 10)$

Step3: Combine like terms

$6x^2 - 11x - 12$

Answer:

$6x^2 - 11x - 12$