Question

(2a^2b-5b^3+4a^4b^2)-(7b^3+8a^4b^2-7a^2b) I need this simplified and in standard form (Algebra 2)

Answer 1

-4a^4b^2 + 9a^2b -12b^3.

Explanation:

(2a^2b-5b^3+4a^4b^2)-(7b^3+8a^4b^2-7a^2b)

= 2a^2b-5b^3+4a^4b^2-7b^3-8a^4b^2+7a^2b

= -4a^4b^2 + 9a^2b -12b^3.