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Which expression is equivalent to [tex]12x^3 - 5x^3[/tex]?

A) [tex]7x^6[/tex]
B) [tex]17x^3[/tex]
C) [tex]7x^3[/tex]
D) [tex]17x^6[/tex]

Answer :

Final answer:

The expression 12x³-5x³ can be simplified by subtracting the coefficients of the like terms, resulting in 7x³.

Explanation:

The expression 12x³-5x³ can be simplified by subtracting the coefficients of the like terms, which in this case is the variable x raised to the power of 3. Therefore, the simplified expression is 7x³.

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