Add/Subtract 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 is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression.

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What is a term in a polynomial?

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A term in a polynomial is a single mathematical expression that can be a constant, a variable, or a product of constants and variables.

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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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How do you add polynomials?

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To add polynomials, combine like terms by adding 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.

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What is 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.

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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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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that contains exactly two terms.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial that contains exactly three terms.