Answer:
-2x² - 5x + 16
General Formulas and Concepts:
<u>Pre-Algebra</u>
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
<u>Algebra I</u>
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Step 1: Define</u>
(-10x² + 9) + (8x² - 5x + 7)
<u>Step 2: Simplify</u>
- Combine like terms (x²): -2x² + 9 - 5x + 7
- Combine like terms (Z): -2x² - 5x + 16
Answer:
x= 1/4 .....................
y=-1
I think the answer is 12 because 3 times 4 is 12