$$ (7x^2 - 4x + 8) - (4x^2 + x - 5) = 7x^2 - 4x + 8 - 4x^2 - x + 5 = (7x^2 - 4x^2) + (-4x - x) + (8 + 5) = 3x^2 - 5x + 13$$
Ответ: $$3x^2 - 5x + 13$$