To combine the expressions \( (3x^2 - 2) + (11 - 5x) \), you can group like terms together:
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Identify the like terms:
- The \( x^2 \) term: \( 3x^2 \)
- The \( x \) term: \( -5x \)
- The constant terms: \( -2 \) and \( 11 \)
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Combine these terms:
- The \( x^2 \) term remains \( 3x^2 \).
- The \( x \) term is \( -5x \).
- The constant terms combine as follows: \( -2 + 11 = 9 \).
Putting it all together, the expression simplifies to:
\[ 3x^2 - 5x + 9 \]
So, the final result is \( 3x^2 - 5x + 9 \).