To simplify the expression \((8x² + 7x - 4) - (5x² - 4x - 3)\), we can first distribute the negative sign across the second polynomial:
\[ 8x² + 7x - 4 - 5x² + 4x + 3 \]
Now, combine like terms:
Combine the \(x²\) terms: \[ 8x² - 5x² = 3x² \]
Combine the \(x\) terms: \[ 7x + 4x = 11x \]
Combine the constant terms: \[ -4 + 3 = -1 \]
Now, putting it all together, we get:
\[ 3x² + 11x - 1 \]
So, the simplified expression is:
\[ \boxed{3x² + 11x - 1} \]