Question

enter an expression in simplified form that is equivalent to $(-x^2 + 7x - 2) - (7 - 10x)$. enter answer

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$(-x^2 + 7x - 2) - 7 + 10x$

Step2: Combine like terms for $x$

$-x^2 + (7x + 10x) - 2 - 7$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$-x^2 + 17x + (-2 - 7)$

Answer:

$-x^2 + 17x - 9$