Adding and Subtracting 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 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 degree, from highest to lowest.

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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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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 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 result of adding (3x + 2) and (5x + 4)?

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8x + 6

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the result of subtracting (2x^2 + 3x) from (5x^2 + 4x)?

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3x^2 + x

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the result of simplifying (4x^2 + 2x) + (3x^2 + 5x)?

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7x^2 + 7x

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the result of simplifying (6y + 4) - (2y + 1)?

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4y + 3

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1