Question

find the sum.

$(-5x^2 + 4x - 2) + (-8x^2 + 2x + 1) = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms for \(x^2\)

\(-5x^2 + (-8x^2) = -13x^2\)

Step2: Combine like terms for \(x\)

\(4x + 2x = 6x\)

Step3: Combine constant terms

\(-2 + 1 = -1\)

Step4: Combine all terms

\(-13x^2 + 6x - 1\)

Answer:

\(-13x^2 + 6x - 1\)