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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials

Question 3 • Fall 24 GMS Geometry: Concepts and Connections A

Find each difference.(–6s2 + 12s – 8) – (3s2 + 8s – 6) =

Answer
A
–9s2 + 4s – 14
B
–9s2 + 4s – 2
C
–9s2 + 20s – 14
D
–9s2 + 20s – 2

Explanation

Distribute the subtraction sign across the second polynomial: −6s² + 12s − 8 − 3s² − 8s + 6. Combine like terms to get −9s² + 4s − 2, which is choice B.

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