Question

perform the indicated operation by removing the parentheses and combining like terms.

\\(6x + 8) - (-3x^2 + 7x)\\

Explanation:

Distribute the negative sign

$$ (6x + 8) - (-3x^2 + 7x) = 6x + 8 + 3x^2 - 7x $$

Group and combine like terms

$$ 3x^2 + (6x - 7x) + 8 = 3x^2 - x + 8 $$

Answer:

Perform the indicated operation by removing the parentheses and combining like terms.

$$(6x + 8) - (-3x^2 + 7x) =$$

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