Simplify (5x^2 + 4xy - 3) - (6x^2 + 12xy - 4y^2 + 5)
Published on August 4, 2024
Simplify the algebraic expression (5x² + 4xy - 3) - (6x² + 12xy - 4y² + 5). The solution is -x² - 8xy + 4y² - 8.
Question
simplify it
Answer
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Distribute the negative sign:The minus sign in front of the parentheses means we multiply each term inside the second parentheses by -1:This becomes:
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Combine like terms:Identify terms with the same variables and exponents:
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terms: -
terms: -
terms: (no other terms) - Constant terms:
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Put it all together:Combine the simplified terms: