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select the correct answer. which expression is equivalent to the given …

Question

select the correct answer.

which expression is equivalent to the given polynomial expression?
\\((9mn - 19m^4n) - (8m^2 + 12m^4n + 9mn)\\)

\\(-31m^4n - 8m^2\\)
\\(-7m^4n + 8m^2\\)
\\(-7m^4n + 18mn - 8m^2\\)
\\(-31m^4n + 18mn - 8m^2\\)

Explanation:

Distribute the negative sign

$$ (9mn - 19m^4n) - (8m^2 + 12m^4n + 9mn) = 9mn - 19m^4n - 8m^2 - 12m^4n - 9mn $$

Group and combine like terms

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Answer:

  • (A) \(-31m^4n - 8m^2\) (Correct answer)
  • (B) \(-7m^4n + 8m^2\)
  • (C) \(-7m^4n + 18mn - 8m^2\)
  • (D) \(-31m^4n + 18mn - 8m^2\)