Question
Subtract polynomials: $ \, \color{blue}{ x-4 } \, $ , $ \, \color{orangered}{ 16x-8 }$.
Answer
$$ \left( \color{blue}{x-4} \right) - \left( \color{orangered}{16x-8} \right) = -15x+4 $$
Explanation
Step 1: Write second polynomial below the first one. Making sure like terms are lined up.
$$ \begin{array}{lrr} & x & -4 \\ \color{red}{ - } & 16x & -8 \\ \hline \end{array} $$Step 2: Change ALL the signs in the second row.
$$ \begin{array}{lrr} & x & -4 \\ \color{red}{ - } & -16x & 8 \\ \hline \end{array} $$Step 3: Combine like terms (add each column):
$$ \begin{array}{lrr} & x & -4 \\ \color{red}{ - } & -16x & 8 \\ \hline & 17x & -12 \end{array} $$This page was created using
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