Question

Simplify (10x^3 -3x-5) - (7x^2 +4x-9)​

Answer 1

10x³ - 7x² - 7x + 4

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Distributive Property

Algebra I

• Combining Like Terms

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

(10x³ - 3x - 5) - (7x² + 4x - 9)

Step 2: Simplify

1. Distribute negative: 10x³ - 3x - 5 - 7x² - 4x + 9
2. Combine like terms (x): 10x³ - 7x² - 7x - 5 + 9
3. Combine like terms (Z): 10x³ - 7x² - 7x + 4