Question

subtract.
$(4w^{2} + 7w + 9) - (7w + 3)$

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$(4w^2 + 7w + 9) - 7w - 3$

Step2: Combine like terms (w terms)

$4w^2 + (7w - 7w) + 9 - 3$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$4w^2 + 0w + 6$

Answer:

$4w^2 + 6$