On the second line of the (f-g)(x) calculation why does it write as 2x+1-(3x-2) rather than 2x+1-3x-3. Why are the parentheses included?

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On the second line of the (f-g)(x) calculation why does it write as 2x+1-(3x-2) rather than 2x+1-3x-3. Why are the parentheses included? 

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