Question

subtract the following polynomials.
$(x^{4} + x^{3} + 2) - (x + 2)$

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$(x^4 + x^3 + 2) - x - 2$

Step2: Combine like terms

$x^4 + x^3 - x + (2 - 2)$

Step3: Simplify constant terms

$x^4 + x^3 - x + 0$

Answer:

$x^4 + x^3 - x$