Simplify Find the sum of -6x^2-1 and x+9

Find the sum of $- 6 x^{2} - 1$ and $x + 9$

Step 1

Write the problem as a mathematical expression.

$- 6 x^{2} - 1 + x + 9$

Step 2

Add $- 1$ and $9$ .

$- 6 x^{2} + x + 8$