Monomials: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, Powers

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, which can be a number, a variable, or a product of numbers and variables raised to non-negative integer powers.

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How do you add monomials?

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To add monomials, combine like terms by adding their coefficients while keeping the variable part the same.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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How do you subtract monomials?

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To subtract monomials, subtract the coefficients of like terms while keeping the variable part the same.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the product of (-4x) and (2y)?

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-8xy

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What is the volume of a cube with side length (-2c^3)?

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-8c^9

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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What happens when you multiply two monomials?

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When multiplying two monomials, multiply their coefficients and add their exponents for like variables.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the result of (5a^2b)(2ab^3)?

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10a^3b^4

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What do you do when raising a power to a power?

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When raising a power to a power, multiply the exponents.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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What is a like term?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the sum of 10m^2n and 7mn^2?

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9m^2n + 7mn^2

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1