Question

question
perform the operation.
$(-x^2 - 4x + 1) - (2x^2 + 9)$

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$(-x^2 - 4x + 1) - 2x^2 - 9$

Step2: Combine like $x^2$ terms

$-x^2 - 2x^2 - 4x + 1 - 9 = -3x^2 - 4x + 1 - 9$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$-3x^2 - 4x + (1 - 9) = -3x^2 - 4x - 8$

Answer:

$-3x^2 - 4x - 8$