Motivation review polynomials

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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 like terms?

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

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, such as 4x or -7.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms, such as 3x + 4.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with exactly three terms, such as x^2 + 5x + 6.

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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.

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What is the result of (2x + 5y) - (3x - 2y)?

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The result is -x + 7y.

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What is the result of subtracting 4x - 5 from 2x + 8?

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The result is -2x + 13.

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How do you combine like terms?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of terms that have the same variable and exponent.

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What is the simplified form of 5a + 2b - 3a + 4?

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The simplified form is 2a + 2b + 4.