how do I solve this algebra problem?

(-5x^2 - 5x + 3) – (6x^2 – x)=?

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  • We are doing this right now in math. It's a subtraction problem and its really simple. But before you do the problem, any signs on the bottom have to be reversed, so if its a positive, you have to change it to a negative, so now you're adding. So -5x^2 plus -6x^2 is -11x^2. then you have to add -5x and x, which would be -4x. leave the three alone, and it should come out as this:

    -11x^2-4x+3

  • Distribute the negative so you get

    -5x^2-5x+3-6x^2+x

    Combine like terms

    -11x^2-4x+3

    That is the simplified answer, I dont know how far in algebra you are so I dont know what you really need....

  • -5x^2-5x+3-6x^2+x

    -11x^2-4x+3

    Can we use the quadratic formula?

    Check: b^2-4ac is not negative?

    (-4)^2-4(-11)(3)=16+132=148=not negative

    Use the quadratic formula.

  • I tried to do this problem and i got to

    -11x^2-4x+3=0

    and that is as far as you can simplify it which means you can solve it so the answer is "No Solution"

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