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Answer:

7m³ - 11m² + 5m + 17

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Distributive Property

Algebra I

  • Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

3m³ - 4m² + 8 - (-4m³ + 7m² - 5m - 9)

Step 2: Simplify

  1. [Distributive Property] Distribute negative: 3m³ - 4m² + 8 + 4m³ - 7m² + 5m + 9
  2. Combine like terms (m³): 7m³ - 4m² + 8 - 7m² + 5m + 9
  3. Combine like terms (m²): 7m³ - 11m² + 8 + 5m + 9
  4. Combine like terms (Z): 7m³ - 11m² + 5m + 17
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