SOLUTION: Subtract the first polynomial from the second one: {{{(6*x+9)-(2*x+4)}}}

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Question 118564: Subtract the first polynomial from the second one:
Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


First step is to distribute the minus sign in front of the second set of parentheses:



We don't need the first set of parentheses, so:



Next thing is to group like terms, put the x's with the x's and the constants with the constants:



Finally, combine the like terms:


Done.

Hope that helps,
John

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