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(3x^3-6x^2+x-4) - (4x^3+8x^2-5x+2) what is the first step in simplifying this difference?

Put the expression in descending order.

Make the parenthesis one term.

Combine like terms.

Distribute the negative.

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The first step in simplifying this difference is to distribute the negative sign throughout the second parenthesis. That would give you:

3x^3 - 6x^2 + x - 4 - 4x^3 - 8x^2 + 5x - 2
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