Explain the mistake, then work the problem correctly.(4x3 - 2x2 + 5x - 1) - (8x3 - 7x2 - 2x + 4)= (4x3 - 2x2 + 5x - 1) + (-8x3 + 7x2 - 2x + 4)= -4x3 + 5x2 + 3x + 3

What will be an ideal response?


Mistake: did not change all signs in the subtrahend
Correct: -4x3 + 5x2 + 7x - 5

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