What expression is equivalent to 2

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The point a is at –2 and the point b is at 7. marissa would like to divide this line segment in a 4: 3 ratio, and she would like to use the formula x = (x2 – x1) + x1. what values should she substitute into the formula? a = a + b = x1 = x2 =

Add: (6x^2-5x+3) + (3x^3+7x-8) a. 9x^2+12x-5 b. 9x^2+2x+11 c. 9x^2+2x-5 d. 9x^2-2x+5