Adding & Subtracting Monomials

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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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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable(s) raised to the same power(s). Only the coefficients can differ.

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Simplify the expression: 3x + 5x.

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8x.

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What is the result of adding 2a^2 and 3a^2?

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5a^2.

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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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Simplify the expression: 10y^3 - 4y^3.

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6y^3.

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What is the sum of 7x^2 and -2x^2?

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5x^2.

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What is the result of adding -3b and 4b?

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1b or b.

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Simplify the expression: 6c^4 + 2c^4.

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8c^4.