The polynomial 8 x squared minus 8 x plus 2 minus 5 plus x is simplified to 8 x squared minus g x minus h What are the value of g and h ?

Combine the like terms: −8x + x = −7x, and 2 − 5 = −3. The expression becomes 8x² − 7x − 3, so g = 7 and h = 3. This matches choice A.

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