Adding and Subtracting Monomials Flashcard #1

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Subtract 9a from -15a.

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-6a

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Find the sum of 16y² and -5y².

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11y²

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Simplify the expression: 2x + 1 + 7x.

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9x + 1

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Simplify -3y² + 6y².

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3y²

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Simplify -8mn + 9mn.

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mn

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term.

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What is the degree of a monomial?

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The degree of a monomial is the sum of the exponents of its variables.

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How do you add monomials?

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Combine like terms by adding their coefficients.

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How do you subtract monomials?

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Combine like terms by subtracting their coefficients.

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.