Simplify the following expression: 8x² - 2x + 1 - (5x² - 3x + 2)

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In problems like these, we must be sure to only combine like terms. 8x² - 2x + 1 - (5x² - 3x + 2) Distribute the negative. 8x² - 2x + 1 - 5x² + 3x - 2 We can combine terms with x² first. 8x² - 2x + 1 - 5x² + 3x - 2 3x² - 2x + 1 + 3x - 2 Next, we can combine terms with x. 3x² - 2x + 1 + 3x - 2 3x² + x + 1 - 2 Finally, we can combine the numbers without variables. 3x² + x + 1 - 2 3x² + x - 1

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