SOLUTION: How would I perform this indicated operation? (14a^2 – 29ab – 13b^2) – (9a^2 – 16ab + 17b^2)

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Question 310970: How would I perform this indicated operation?
(14a^2 – 29ab – 13b^2) – (9a^2 – 16ab + 17b^2)
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Distribute the (-1) on the right hand side,

Group like terms,

Add and simplify,

%2814a%5E2-29ab-13b%5E2%29-%289a%5E2-16ab%2B17b%5E2%29=+5a%5E2-13ab-30b%5E2