Question

what is the simplified expression of the following polynomial: xy4 + 5y7 - (6xy + 7y7) - x8y2 + (-3xy4) Step by Step

Answer 1

-x^8y^2 -2y^7 -2xy^4 -6xy

Explanation:

Eliminate parentheses.

xy^4 + 5y^7 - 6xy - 7y^7 - x^8y^2 -3xy^4

Arrange in descending degree order, group like terms.

-x^8y^2 +(5y^7 -7y^7) +(xy^4 -3xy^4) -6xy

Combine like terms.

-x^8y^2 -2y^7 -2xy^4 -6xy