Subtract the polynomials. $(x^2 - 9x - 6) - (7x^2 - 4x - 2)$ The difference is $oxed{}$. (Simplify your answer.)
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Step 1: Distribute the negative sign in front of the second polynomial: (x^2 - 9x - 6) - (7x^2 - 4x - 2) = x^2 - 9x - 6 - 7x^2 + 4x + 2 Show more…
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