To simplify the expression \((3x^2 - 2) + (11 - 5x)\), you can combine like terms.
- First, write out the expression:
\[ 3x^2 - 2 + 11 - 5x \]
- Next, combine the constant terms \(-2\) and \(11\):
\[ 3x^2 - 5x + (11 - 2) = 3x^2 - 5x + 9 \]
Thus, the simplified expression is:
\[ 3x^2 - 5x + 9 \]