IM3 Period 6 Adding/Subtracting Polynomial

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables (also called indeterminates) raised to non-negative integer powers and coefficients. For example, 2x^2 + 3x - 5 is a polynomial.

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What does it mean to add polynomials?

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Adding polynomials involves combining like terms, which are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms in a polynomial that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x^2 and 5x^2 are like terms.

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How do you subtract polynomials?

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To subtract polynomials, you distribute the negative sign to the terms of the polynomial being subtracted and then combine like terms.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is when the terms are arranged in descending order of their degrees. For example, 4x^3 + 2x^2 - x + 7.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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

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What is a coefficient in a polynomial?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of a polynomial. For example, in 5x^2, 5 is the coefficient.

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How do you simplify the expression (5x + x^2 - 4) - (4x - x^2 + 6)?

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Combine like terms: (5x - 4x) + (x^2 + x^2) + (-4 - 6) = 2x^2 + x - 10.

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What is the result of adding (2x + 5y - z) + (-6x - 4y + 7z)?

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Combine like terms: (2x - 6x) + (5y - 4y) + (-z + 7z) = -4x + y + 6z.

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How do you find the standard form of the polynomial 7x - 125 - 6x^4 + 14x^2?

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Rearrange the terms in descending order: -6x^4 + 14x^2 + 7x - 125.