Question

What is the constant term in the result when 2x² − 3x + 4 is subtracted from 5x² + 2x − 1?

Options

• 3

• 5

• −5

• −3

Answer 1

−5

Explanation:

Subtracting: 5x² + 2x − 1 − (2x² − 3x + 4).

The constant terms give −1 − 4 = −5.