Answer :

In equations, usually 'y' as it a product, whereas 'x' is part of the function

Answer:

[tex]-x^2-5[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

We are asked to find the opposite of x squared plus 5.

First of all, we will write x squared plus 5 as an expression.

[tex]x^2+5[/tex]

The opposite of x squared plus 5 means negative of [tex]x^2+5[/tex].

[tex]-(x^2+5)[/tex]

Distribute negative sign:

[tex]-x^2-5[/tex]

Therefore, the opposite of x squared plus 5 would be [tex]-x^2-5[/tex].