Polynomials Adding and Subtracting

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What are the degrees of polynomials?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression. For example, in the polynomial 4x^3 + 2x^2 - x + 5, the degree is 3.

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How do you add polynomials?

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To add polynomials, combine like terms by adding their coefficients. For example, (2x^2 + 3x) + (4x^2 + 5) = (2 + 4)x^2 + 3x + 5 = 6x^2 + 3x + 5.

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How do you subtract polynomials?

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To subtract polynomials, distribute the negative sign to the second polynomial and then combine like terms. For example, (3x^2 + 2x) - (x^2 + 4) = (3x^2 - x^2) + 2x - 4 = 2x^2 + 2x - 4.

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What are like terms in polynomials?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x^2 and 5x^2 are like terms, while 3x^2 and 4x are not.

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What is the result of adding (3x^2 + 2x) and (4x^2 + 5)?

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The result is 7x^2 + 2x + 5.

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What is the result of subtracting (2a^2 + 5a + 3) from (a^2 - 3a - 4)?

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The result is -a^2 + 8a + 7.

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What is the process of simplifying a polynomial?

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Simplifying a polynomial involves combining like terms and reducing the expression to its simplest form.

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What is the difference between a monomial, binomial, and trinomial?

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A monomial has one term, a binomial has two terms, and a trinomial has three terms. For example, 3x is a monomial, 3x + 2 is a binomial, and 3x^2 + 2x + 1 is a trinomial.

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How do you identify the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree in the polynomial. For example, in 5x^3 + 2x^2 - x + 7, the leading coefficient is 5.