Question

Simplify the expression below:
(5c2 - 8c - 1) - (7 - 2c2 + 6c)

Answer 1

Answer:

7c^2-14c-8

Step-by-step explanation:

(5c^2 - 8c - 1) - (7 - 2c^2 + 6c)

Distribute the minus sign.

(5c^2 - 8c - 1) - 7 + 2c^2 - 6c

Combine like terms.

5c^2 +2c^2 -8c-6c -1-7

7c^2-14c-8