question\nperform the operation.\n$(4x^{2}-8)+(-10x^{2}+2)$
question\nperform the operation.\n$(4x^{2}-8)+(-10x^{2}+2)$
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Remove parentheses
$$(4x^{2}-8)+(-10x^{2}+2)=4x^{2}-8 - 10x^{2}+2$$
Step2: Combine like terms
For the (x^{2}) terms: (4x^{2}-10x^{2}=(4 - 10)x^{2}=-6x^{2}) For the constant terms: (-8 + 2=-6)
Answer:
(-6x^{2}-6)