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what is the difference of the polynomials? \\((-2x^3y^2 + 4x^2y^3 - 3xy…

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what is the difference of the polynomials?

\\((-2x^3y^2 + 4x^2y^3 - 3xy^4) - (6x^4y - 5x^2y^3 - y^5)\\)

  • \\(-6x^4y - 2x^3y^2 + 9x^2y^3 - 3xy^4 + y^5\\)
  • \\(-6x^4y - 2x^3y^2 - x^2y^3 - 3xy^4 - y^5\\)
  • \\(-6x^4y + 3x^3y^2 + 4x^2y^3 - 3xy^4 + y^5\\)
  • \\(-6x^4y - 7x^3y^2 + 4x^2y^3 - 3xy^4 - y^5\\)

Explanation:

Distribute the negative sign

$$ (-2x^3y^2 + 4x^2y^3 - 3xy^4) - (6x^4y - 5x^2y^3 - y^5) = -2x^3y^2 + 4x^2y^3 - 3xy^4 - 6x^4y + 5x^2y^3 + y^5 $$

Combine like terms

$$ -6x^4y - 2x^3y^2 + (4x^2y^3 + 5x^2y^3) - 3xy^4 + y^5 = -6x^4y - 2x^3y^2 + 9x^2y^3 - 3xy^4 + y^5 $$

Answer:

  • (A) \(-6x^4y - 2x^3y^2 + 9x^2y^3 - 3xy^4 + y^5\) (Correct answer)
  • (B) \(-6x^4y - 2x^3y^2 - x^2y^3 - 3xy^4 - y^5\)
  • (C) \(-6x^4y + 3x^3y^2 + 4x^2y^3 - 3xy^4 + y^5\)
  • (D) \(-6x^4y - 7x^3y^2 + 4x^2y^3 - 3xy^4 - y^5\)