To simplify the expression \((3x^2 - 2) + (11 - 5x)\), you can combine like terms.
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First, distribute: \[ 3x^2 - 2 + 11 - 5x \]
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Next, combine the constants and the like terms: \[ 3x^2 - 5x + (-2 + 11) \] \[ 3x^2 - 5x + 9 \]
So, the simplified expression is: \[ 3x^2 - 5x + 9 \]