Question

Simplify the expression: Simplify the expression: (6x^3 − 7x − 4) - (4x^3 + 8x + 3).
^ indicates exponent

Answer 1

combine like terms.

Answer 2

like terms are terms where literal factors are the same, example: 3x^3, and 1x^3 are like terms.

Answer 3

again same?

Answer 4

ok, I got 2x^3+x+1 and no, it's not the same.

Answer 5

Let me give you an example on combining like terms: 5x^3 - 2x^3 = 3x^3

Answer 6

check the +x +1. part

Answer 7

yes just subtraction here.

Answer 8

-7x - 8x = ___? example: -2x - 3x = -5x.

Answer 9

ok, so the last term is a negatve? = 2x^3+x-1

Answer 10

sorry, not quite.

Answer 11

can you draw something out for me so I can see where I'm going wrong please? :)

Answer 12

okay,