Use a Vertical Format to Subtract the Polynomials $$\begin{array} { r } 12 x ^ { 3 } + 6 x ^ { 2 } \\- \left( 16 x ^ { 3 } - 2 x ^ { 2 } \right) \\\hline\end{array}$$

question 20

Multiple Choice

Use a vertical format to subtract the polynomials.
- $$\begin{array} { r } 12 x ^ { 3 } + 6 x ^ { 2 } \\- \left( 16 x ^ { 3 } - 2 x ^ { 2 } \right) \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) \(- 4 x ^ { 3 } + 8 x ^ { 2 }\) \end{tabular}
• B) \(28 x ^ { 3 } + 4 x ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(- 4 x ^ { 3 } + 4 x ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(28 x ^ { 3 } + 8 x ^ { 2 }\)

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