Question

If we subtract –3x²y² from x²y², then we get ______.

Options

• – 4x²y²

• – 2x²y²

• 2x²y²

• 4x²y²

Answer 1

If we subtract –3x²y² from x²y², then we get 4x²y².

Explanation:

Given, monomials are –3x²y² from x²y².

Now, we have to subtract the first one from the second one.

i.e x²y² – (–3x²y²) = x²y² – (–3)x²y²

= x²y² + 3x²y²

= (1 + 3)x²y²

= 4x²y²