Question

Subtract the following polynomials, then place the answer in the proper location on the grid.

Answer 1

When we add or subtract polynomials, the addition or subtraction is applied to the coefficients of the terms of equal powers.

For the given polynomials, we are required to do subtraction as follows:
(-4.1 x^2 + 0.9 x - 9.8) - (1.7 x^2 - 2.4 x - 1.6)
= -4.1 x^2 + 0.9 x - 9.8 - 1.7 x^2 + 2.4 x + 1.6
= (-4.1-1.7) x^2 + (0.9+2.4) x + (-9.8+1.6)
= -5.8 x^2 + 3.3 x - 8.2

The final expression (solution) is:
-5.8 x^2 + 3.3 x - 8.2