To find the sum of the expressions \( (2x^2 - 9) + (-9x^2 - 4) \), we will combine like terms:
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Combine the \( x^2 \) terms: \[ 2x^2 + (-9x^2) = 2x^2 - 9x^2 = -7x^2 \]
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Combine the constant terms: \[ -9 + (-4) = -9 - 4 = -13 \]
Now, putting it all together, we have: \[ (2x^2 - 9) + (-9x^2 - 4) = -7x^2 - 13 \]
So, the final answer is: \[ -7x^2 - 13 \]