Simplify: (5x² − 3x + 2) − (2x² + x − 4)

A 3x² − 4x + 6

B 7x² − 2x − 2

C 3x² − 2x + 6

D 3x² − 4x − 2

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Distribute the negative: 5x² − 3x + 2 − 2x² − x + 4 = 3x² − 4x + 6.

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Simplify: (5x² − 3x + 2) − (2x² + x − 4)" is Option A: 3x² − 4x + 6.

The other options — B) 7x² − 2x − 2, C) 3x² − 2x + 6, D) 3x² − 4x − 2 — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Distribute the negative: 5x² − 3x + 2 − 2x² − x + 4 = 3x² − 4x + 6.

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Simplify: (5x² − 3x + 2) − (2x² + x − 4)

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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