Choose the correct simplification of the following:
(2x^2 + x - 1) - (x^2 + 3x – 5)

While scuba diving, rajeev dove to a depth of 12.6 feet below the surface of the water and then descended another 8.7 feet. what expression can be used to find rajeev's new position? 12.6 – 8.7 –12.6 – 8.7 –12.6 – (–8.7) 12.6 – (–8.7)

Apark is in the shape of a rectangle. the park authorities are planning to build a 2-meter-wide jogging path in the park (shown as the shaded region in the image). what is the area of the jogging path? plz

Someone this asap for a group of students attends a basketball game. * the group buys x hot dogs at the concession stand for $2 each. * the group buys y drinks at the concession stand for $3 each. the group buys 29 items at the concession stand for a total of $70. how many hot dogs did the group buy?