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 like terms and rearrange

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

Answer:

Simplify.

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

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