Question

perform the operation.

\\(4x^2 - 10x) + (2x^2 + 5x - 5)\\

Explanation:

Group like terms

$$ (4x^2 + 2x^2) + (-10x + 5x) - 5 $$

Combine coefficients

$$ (4 + 2)x^2 + (-10 + 5)x - 5 $$

Simplify the expression

$$ 6x^2 - 5x - 5 $$

Answer:

\(6x^2 - 5x - 5\)