Answer:
[tex]-2x^2-3x-4[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
We have to simplify the expression [tex](x^2-8x+5)+(-3x^2+5x-9)[/tex]
Distribute the positive sign over the parenthesis
[tex]x^2-8x+5-3x^2+5x-9[/tex]
Combine the like terms
[tex]-2x^2-3x-4[/tex]
Therefore, the expression after simplification is [tex]-2x^2-3x-4[/tex]
Second option is correct.
