Question
Subtract polynomials: $ \, \color{blue}{ 6b+9 } \, $ , $ \, \color{orangered}{ 3b+1 }$.
Answer
$$ \left( \color{blue}{6b+9} \right) - \left( \color{orangered}{3b+1} \right) = 3b+8 $$
Explanation
Step 1: Write second polynomial below the first one. Making sure like terms are lined up.
$$ \begin{array}{lrr} & 6b & 9 \\ \color{red}{ - } & 3b & 1 \\ \hline \end{array} $$Step 2: Change ALL the signs in the second row.
$$ \begin{array}{lrr} & 6b & 9 \\ \color{red}{ - } & -3b & -1 \\ \hline \end{array} $$Step 3: Combine like terms (add each column):
$$ \begin{array}{lrr} & 6b & 9 \\ \color{red}{ - } & -3b & -1 \\ \hline & 9b & 10 \end{array} $$This page was created using
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