Why can you choose to add or subtract when subtracting a expression

What are the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic equation 0 = x2 – 3x - 2? a = 1, b = 3, c = 2 a=, b = -3,c=-2 a = 1, b = 3, c= 2 a = 1.0= -3, c = 2

Teams of 4 are competing in a 1/4 mile relay race. each runner must run the same exact distance. what is the distance each teammate runs?

James is playing his favorite game at the arcade. after playing the game 33 times, he has 88 tokens remaining. he initially had 2020 tokens, and the game costs the same number of tokens each time. the number tt of tokens james has is a function of gg, the number of games he plays