SOLUTION: (3x^2+17xy)-(12x^2-3xy) I would appreciate if you showed me the steps. Thanks in advance.

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Question 695760: (3x^2+17xy)-(12x^2-3xy)
I would appreciate if you showed me the steps. Thanks in advance.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm assuming you want to simplify

(3x^2+17xy)-(12x^2-3xy) ... Start with the given expression

3x^2+17xy-12x^2+3xy ... distribute

-9x^2+20xy ... Combine like terms.

Answer: -9x^2+20xy