Question

subtract: (-13w^2 + 13) - (-2w^2). your answer should be in simplest terms.

Explanation:

Step1: Remove parentheses

$(-13w^{2}+13)-(-2w^{2})=-13w^{2}+13 + 2w^{2}$

Step2: Combine like - terms

$-13w^{2}+2w^{2}+13=(-13 + 2)w^{2}+13=-11w^{2}+13$

Answer:

$-11w^{2}+13$