SOLUTION: Subtract the polynomials. (xy^3+3x^3y)-(6xy^3-6xy^3) The difference of the polynomials is ___? (Simplify your answer. Do not factor.) I got 9x^3y-5xy^3, is this correct?

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: Subtract the polynomials. (xy^3+3x^3y)-(6xy^3-6xy^3) The difference of the polynomials is ___? (Simplify your answer. Do not factor.) I got 9x^3y-5xy^3, is this correct?      Log On


   

Question 949164: Subtract the polynomials.
(xy^3+3x^3y)-(6xy^3-6xy^3)
The difference of the polynomials is ___?
(Simplify your answer. Do not factor.)
I got 9x^3y-5xy^3, is this correct?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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No.
Look at the right hand term.
6xy%5E3-6xy%5E3=0
When you subtract zero from any term, you get that term.
%28xy%5E3%2B3x%5E3y%29-%286xy%5E3-6xy%5E3%29=%28xy%5E3%2B3x%5E3y%29-%280%29
%28xy%5E3%2B3x%5E3y%29-%286xy%5E3-6xy%5E3%29=highlight%28xy%5E3%2B3x%5E3y%29