Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What are like terms in a polynomial?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. They can be combined by adding or subtracting their coefficients.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you add polynomials?

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

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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 to the second polynomial and then combine like terms.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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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 exponents.

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Combine like terms: 3x + 5x - 2x

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6x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Combine like terms: 4a + 3b - 2a + 5b

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2a + 8b

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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

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6x^2 + 2x

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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

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3y - 7

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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Combine like terms: 7m - 2n + 3m + 4n

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10m + 2n

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1