43. Simplify (k – 5) - (k2 + 8).
A - k² + k + 3
B k2 + k + 13
C k²+k+3
D -k2 + k – 13

D.-k^2+k-13

Step-by-step explanation:

(k-5)-(k^2+8)

Expand the brackets. Remember brackets mean to multiply.

k*k^2= k^2+k

-5*+8= -13

Add values together.

k^2+k-13

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