Algebra 1 : How to subtract trinomials

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Example Questions

Example Question #51 : Polynomials

Find the difference.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When subtracting trinomials we distribute the negative sign and turn it into addition. 

We then combine together coefficients of like terms. 

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