The polynomial 8x2 – 8x + 2 – 5 + x is simplified to 8x2 – gx – h. What are the value of g and h?

Combine like terms: the x-terms are −8x + x = −7x, and the constants are 2 − 5 = −3. The simplified polynomial is 8x² − 7x − 3, so comparing it with 8x² − gx − h gives g = 7 and h = 3. This matches choice D.

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