You are simplifying the following: (6x3+2x2−5x−14)−(−5x3+7x2+2x−1)(6x3+2x2−5x−14)−(−5x3+7x2+2x−1) Below is Step 1. Fill in the blanks with the correct sign. 6x36x3 2x22x2 5x5x 1414 5x35x3 7x27x2 2x2x 1

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To simplify the expression:

\[ (6x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x - 14) - (-5x^3 + 7x^2 + 2x - 1)(6x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x - 14) - (-5x^3 + 7x^2 + 2x - 1) \]

we first need to distribute the negative signs and handle the subtraction correctly.

Given the first part of the expression as \( (6x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x - 14) \), we then have:

  1. The second part, which is the negative of a negative polynomial, becomes positive: \[
    • (-5x^3 + 7x^2 + 2x - 1) = 5x^3 - 7x^2 - 2x + 1 \]

So far, we have:

\[ (6x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x - 14) + (5x^3 - 7x^2 - 2x + 1) \]

Next, we subtract the second term from the first part. The full expression simplifies as follows:

\[ (6x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x - 14) - (5x^3 - 7x^2 - 2x + 1) \]

Remember that distributing the negative sign will reverse the signs of the second polynomial.

Thus, the expression becomes:

\[ (6x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x - 14) - 5x^3 + 7x^2 + 2x - 1 \]

Combining all terms:

  • Combine \( 6x^3 - 5x^3 = 1x^3 \)
  • Combine \( 2x^2 + 7x^2 = 9x^2 \)
  • Combine \( -5x + 2x = -3x \)
  • Combine \( -14 - 1 = -15 \)

The simplified expression will be:

\[ x^3 + 9x^2 - 3x - 15 \]

Now filling in the blanks in your format:

  • The first polynomial: \( \underline{+}6x^3\), \( \underline{+}2x^2\), \( \underline{-}5x\), \( \underline{-}14\)
  • The second polynomial (with the signs changed because of the negative sign in front): \( \underline{+}5x^3\), \( \underline{-}7x^2\), \( \underline{-}2x\), \( \underline{+}1\)

So summarized, the filled blanks with correct signs for the two expressions is:

( 6x^3 \quad 2x^2 \quad -5x \quad -14 \quad +5x^3 \quad -7x^2 \quad -2x \quad +1 )

what is /quad

The term \quad is a command used in LaTeX, a typesetting system commonly used for mathematics and scientific documentation. It is used to create horizontal space in the text.

In LaTeX:

  • \quad creates a space that is equivalent to the width of the letter "M" in the current font size.
  • It is often used to improve the layout and readability of mathematical equations or to provide separation between elements.

In the context of my previous message, it was used to visually separate terms listed for clarity. If you see \quad in a LaTeX expression, it indicates a horizontal space where you might want to separate terms or elements visually in your layout.

If you're looking for how to represent things or write nicely formatted mathematical expressions, good formatting helps convey the information more clearly, especially in complex equations.

If you don't want those spaces, you can simply ignore the \quad as it was just for formatting. Let me know if you need any further clarification!