Question

simplify.
$(5x^{2}y + xy - 4) - (7xy^{2} - 6)$

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$5x^2y + xy - 4 - 7xy^2 + 6$

Step2: Combine constant terms

$5x^2y + xy - 7xy^2 + (-4 + 6)$

Step3: Simplify the constants

$5x^2y + xy - 7xy^2 + 2$

Answer:

$5x^2y - 7xy^2 + xy + 2$