Exploring the Addition of Polynomials

This video tutorial covers the basics of adding polynomials, starting with a review of how math concepts evolve from elementary to high school. It explains the importance of identifying like and unlike terms, using relatable examples such as animals and gaming consoles. The tutorial includes practice problems to reinforce the concept of combining like terms and concludes with examples of adding and subtracting polynomials.

What is the result of adding 5c and 3c?

• 2c

• 5c

• 3c

• 8c

Why can't you combine 2c and 3d?

• Because they are the same

• Because they are different variables

• Because they are coefficients

• Because they are both animals

What is the term for the number in front of a variable?

• Exponent

• Variable

• Coefficient

• Constant

Which of the following are like terms?

• 7x and 3y

• 7x and 3x

• 7x and 3

• 7y and 3x

What is the coefficient of the term -1y?

• -1

• 1

• y

• 0

Are 5y and y^2 like terms?

• Depends on the context

• Sometimes

• No

• Yes

What is the result of combining 5x^2 and -3x^2?

• -2x^2

• 2x^2

• 8x^2

• 5x^2

What do you get when you combine 3y and 2y?

• 5y

• 0y

• 1y

• 6y

What is the simplified form of 7 - 11?

• 4

• -4

• 18

• -18

What is the perimeter of a triangle with sides 12b, 9b, and 12b?

• 33b

• 21b

• 30b

• 24b