Polynomial Addition and Subtraction

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables (also called indeterminates) raised to non-negative integer powers and coefficients. It can be expressed in the form: a_n*x^n + a_(n-1)*x^(n-1) + ... + a_1*x + a_0, where a_n, a_(n-1), ..., a_0 are constants.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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How do you add polynomials?

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To add polynomials, combine like terms. Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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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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What is a like term?

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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