Q. Subtract the polynomials as indicated.(7m3+9m2−m+2.2)−(−3m3+3m+3.6)
Write Polynomials: Write down the polynomials to be subtracted.We have the first polynomial 7m3+9m2−m+2.2 and the second polynomial −3m3+3m+3.6 that we need to subtract.
Change Signs and Add: Change the sign of each term in the second polynomial and then add it to the first polynomial.Subtracting a polynomial is the same as adding its opposite. So, we change the signs of all the terms in the second polynomial and then add it to the first polynomial.(7m3+9m2−m+2.2)−(−3m3+3m+3.6) becomes (7m3+9m2−m+2.2)+(3m3−3m−3.6).
Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms.Now, we add the coefficients of like terms.(7m3+3m3)+(9m2)+(−m−3m)+(2.2−3.6)= 10m3+9m2−4m−1.4
Write Final Answer: Write the final answer.The result of the subtraction is the polynomial 10m3+9m2−4m−1.4.
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