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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How do you identify 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 the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is written in descending order of the degree of its terms, starting with the term of the highest degree.

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2x - 10

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2x^2 + x - 10

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How do you combine like terms in a polynomial?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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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 binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with exactly three terms.