Simplify [tex]\left(2x^3 y^2 - 8x^2 y + 4y\right) - \left(5x^3 y^2 - 4x^2 y - 4y\right)[/tex].

A. [tex]-3x^3 y^2 - 4x^2 y[/tex]
B. [tex]-3x^3 y^2 + 12x^2 y[/tex]
C. [tex]-3x^3 y^2 - 4x^2 y + 8y[/tex]
D. [tex]-3x^3 y^2 - 12x^2 y + 8y[/tex]



Answer :

Let's simplify the given expression step by step.

The original expression you need to simplify is:

[tex]\[ \left(2 x^3 y^2 - 8 x^2 y + 4 y\right) - \left(5 x^3 y^2 - 4 x^2 y - 4 y\right) \][/tex]

First, distribute the negative sign through the second set of parentheses:

[tex]\[ 2 x^3 y^2 - 8 x^2 y + 4 y - 5 x^3 y^2 + 4 x^2 y + 4 y \][/tex]

Next, combine like terms:

1. For the [tex]\(x^3 y^2\)[/tex] terms:
[tex]\[ 2 x^3 y^2 - 5 x^3 y^2 = -3 x^3 y^2 \][/tex]

2. For the [tex]\(x^2 y\)[/tex] terms:
[tex]\[ -8 x^2 y + 4 x^2 y = -4 x^2 y \][/tex]

3. For the [tex]\(y\)[/tex] terms:
[tex]\[ 4 y + 4 y = 8 y \][/tex]

So, putting it all together, the simplified expression is:

[tex]\[ -3 x^3 y^2 - 4 x^2 y + 8 y \][/tex]

Thus, the correct simplified expression is:

[tex]\[ -3 x^3 y^2 - 4 x^2 y + 8 y \][/tex]

Therefore, the correct choice among the given options is:

[tex]\[ \boxed{-3 x^3 y^2 - 4 x^2 y + 8 y} \][/tex]