Question

simplify.

\\((4xy^2 + x^2y^2 - 5) - (7x^2y - 3)\\)

Explanation:

Distribute the negative sign

$$ (4xy^2 + x^2y^2 - 5) - (7x^2y - 3) = 4xy^2 + x^2y^2 - 5 - 7x^2y + 3 $$

Combine constant terms and reorder

$$ x^2y^2 - 7x^2y + 4xy^2 - 2 $$

Answer:

\(x^2y^2 - 7x^2y + 4xy^2 - 2\)