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.

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term.

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What is a cubic polynomial?

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A cubic polynomial is a polynomial of degree three, which means the highest exponent of the variable is three.

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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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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 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 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 the coefficient in a polynomial?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of a polynomial.

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

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8x - 2.