How do you solve this?
(−4x^2 − 5x^3 − 2) − (8x^3 + 3x − 9x^2)

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How do you solve this?
(−4x^2 − 5x^3 − 2) − (8x^3 + 3x − 9x^2)

radar · Answer

There is no solution, as it is only an expression (no equal sign)
You may simplify by combining similar terms.  I would start by distributing the - sign on the second set of parentheses.  Getting: -8x^3 -3x + 9x^2.
Now combine these with the terms in the first set.

anonymous · Answer

Its a polynomial..

radar · Answer

-13x^3+5x^2-3x-2   Now they are combined and in standard order.  Yes it is a polynomial meaning it contains more than one variable.

anonymous · Answer

i got
5x^2-13x^3-2-3x

radar · Answer

There is no requirement to solve for x, in fact you couldn't as there is not enough information.  It is not an equation as there is no equal sign

radar · Answer

Same as mine, but mine is arranged with the highest power in the first term, (standard form)

radar · Answer

Standard form is highest power then descending power.

radar · Answer

Your answer is correct.

radar · Answer

Unless your instructor request your answer to be in standard form.

anonymous · Answer

okay thank you