Polynomial Vocabulary, Addition, & Subtraction

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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 is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent of the variable in the polynomial.

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What is a constant term in a polynomial?

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A constant term is a term in a polynomial that does not contain any variables, represented by a number.

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How do you add polynomials?

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To add polynomials, combine like terms by adding their coefficients.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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How do you subtract polynomials?

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To subtract polynomials, distribute the negative sign and then combine like terms.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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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.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree in a polynomial.

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Simplify: (3x + 2) + (5x - 4)

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8x - 2

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify: (2x^2 + 3x) - (x^2 + 2x)

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x^2 + x

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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

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7x^3 + x

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1