Question

subtract.
$(8y^2 + 5y + 2) - (4y + 1)$

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$8y^2 + 5y + 2 - 4y - 1$

Step2: Combine like terms for $y$

$8y^2 + (5y - 4y) + 2 - 1$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$8y^2 + y + (2 - 1)$

Answer:

$8y^2 + y + 1$