Find the difference of (−4x2 − 7x3 − 2) − (8x3 + 3x − 7x2). Be sure to show all of your work in a neat and organized fashion.

Use the ^ (shift 6) symbol to show an exponent. For example, x squared can be written as x^2

Question

Find the difference of (−4x2 − 7x3 − 2) − (8x3 + 3x − 7x2). Be sure to show all of your work in a neat and organized fashion.

Use the ^ (shift 6) symbol to show an exponent. For example, x squared can be written as x^2

anonymous · Answer

You can drop out the parentheses by distributing the negative through the second set of parentheses. So you'll be left with this:
-4x^2 -7x^3 -2 -8x^3 -3x -7x^2
From here, can you combine like terms?