Math Problem Statement

What is the difference of the polynomials?

(–2x3y2 + 4x2y3 – 3xy4) – (6x4y – 5x2y3 – y5)

Solution

To find the difference of the polynomials, we'll subtract the second polynomial from the first.

Given polynomials:

(2x3y2+4x2y33xy4)(6x4y5x2y3y5)(-2x^3y^2 + 4x^2y^3 - 3xy^4) - (6x^4y - 5x^2y^3 - y^5)

Step 1: Distribute the negative sign

First, distribute the negative sign to each term in the second polynomial:

2x3y2+4x2y33xy46x4y+5x2y3+y5-2x^3y^2 + 4x^2y^3 - 3xy^4 - 6x^4y + 5x^2y^3 + y^5

Step 2: Combine like terms

Now, combine the like terms:

  • The term x4yx^4y only appears as 6x4y-6x^4y.
  • The terms involving x3y2x^3y^2 and xy4xy^4 do not have counterparts to combine with, so they remain 2x3y2-2x^3y^2 and 3xy4-3xy^4.
  • The terms involving x2y3x^2y^3 combine as 4x2y3+5x2y3=9x2y34x^2y^3 + 5x^2y^3 = 9x^2y^3.
  • The term involving y5y^5 is y5y^5.

So, the result is:

6x4y2x3y2+9x2y33xy4+y5-6x^4y - 2x^3y^2 + 9x^2y^3 - 3xy^4 + y^5

Final Answer:

The difference of the polynomials is:

6x4y2x3y2+9x2y33xy4+y5\boxed{-6x^4y - 2x^3y^2 + 9x^2y^3 - 3xy^4 + y^5}


Do you want more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. What is the sum of the polynomials instead of the difference?
  2. How would the result change if the exponents of xx and yy were interchanged in the original polynomials?
  3. What happens if we factor the resulting polynomial?
  4. Can you evaluate the resulting polynomial for specific values of xx and yy?
  5. How does the polynomial change if the coefficients are squared?

Tip: When subtracting polynomials, ensure you distribute the negative sign correctly across all terms of the second polynomial.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polynomials
Subtraction of Polynomials
Combining Like Terms

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12