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[tex]\mathsf{8u^8 + (-21u^8)}\\\mathsf{= 8u^2 - 21u^8}\\\large\textsf{COMBINE the LIKE TERMS}\\\mathsf{=(8u^8 - 21u^8)}\\\mathsf{= 8 - 21\rightarrow\boxed{\bf -13}}\\\mathsf{= 8u^2 - 21u^8 \rightarrow \bf -13u^8}\\\\\\\\\boxed{\boxed{\large\textsf{Answer: \bf -13u}\bf ^2}}\huge\checkmark\\\\\\\\\large\textsf{Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!}\\\\\\\frak{Amphitrite1040:)}[/tex]