Subtract the polynomials and simplify the result completely: (- 3x° + 7xª – 4x – 6) – (– 12z" – 8a* – 2° + x)

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**Problem Statement:**

Subtract the polynomials and simplify the result completely:

\[
(-3x^5 + 7x^4 - 4x - 6) - (-12x^5 - 8x^4 - x^3 + x)
\]

**Solution:**

1. **Distribute the Negative Sign:**
   \[
   (-3x^5 + 7x^4 - 4x - 6) + (12x^5 + 8x^4 + x^3 - x)
   \]

2. **Combine Like Terms:**
   - **For \(x^5\):** \(-3x^5 + 12x^5 = 9x^5\)
   - **For \(x^4\):** \(7x^4 + 8x^4 = 15x^4\)
   - **For \(x^3\):** \(x^3\)
   - **For \(x\):** \(-4x - x = -5x\)
   - **Constant Terms:** \(-6\)

3. **Final Simplified Polynomial:**
   \[
   9x^5 + 15x^4 + x^3 - 5x - 6
   \]

This is the complete simplified result of subtracting the given polynomials.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** Subtract the polynomials and simplify the result completely: \[ (-3x^5 + 7x^4 - 4x - 6) - (-12x^5 - 8x^4 - x^3 + x) \] **Solution:** 1. **Distribute the Negative Sign:** \[ (-3x^5 + 7x^4 - 4x - 6) + (12x^5 + 8x^4 + x^3 - x) \] 2. **Combine Like Terms:** - **For \(x^5\):** \(-3x^5 + 12x^5 = 9x^5\) - **For \(x^4\):** \(7x^4 + 8x^4 = 15x^4\) - **For \(x^3\):** \(x^3\) - **For \(x\):** \(-4x - x = -5x\) - **Constant Terms:** \(-6\) 3. **Final Simplified Polynomial:** \[ 9x^5 + 15x^4 + x^3 - 5x - 6 \] This is the complete simplified result of subtracting the given polynomials.
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