Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - 7.1 - Adding and Subtracting Polynomials - Exercises - Page 363: 43

Answer

$s^2-12st$.

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $=(2s^2-5st-t^2)-(s^2+7st-t^2)$ Clear the parentheses. $=2s^2-5st-t^2-s^2-7st+t^2$ Group like terms. $=2s^2-s^2-5st-7st-t^2+t^2$ Combine like terms. $=s^2-12st$.
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