Question

The assignment is about : Subtract Polynomials
What i have to do : Subtract the polynomials, showing all the steps necessary to write the answer in simplest form.

2. (3x^1 + 8) - (2x^2 + 1)

can you also explain what you did ?

Answer 1

3x^1+8 =  3x ^ 9 = 19683x.
19683x - (2x ^ 2+1)
2x ^2+1 = 2x^3 = 8x
19683x - 8x = 19675x