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
(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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