Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Explained

What is the first step in adding polynomials?

• Multiply the coefficients

• Combine constants

• Combine like terms

• Distribute the negative sign

When combining like terms, which power should you start with?

• The constant term

• The smallest power

• The largest power

• Any power

In the example given, what is the result of combining -1 and 2 for the x^2 terms?

• 3x^2

• 1x^2

• -1x^2

• 0x^2

What should you do first when subtracting polynomials?

• Add the constants

• Combine like terms

• Multiply the coefficients

• Distribute the negative sign

What is the result of combining 5x and -7x?

• -12x

• -2x

• 12x

• 2x

In the example, what is the result of combining 4x^2 and -3x^2?

• 7x^2

• 1x^2

• -1x^2

• 0x^2

What is the result of adding 1K^2 and 1K^2?

• 2K^2

• 0K^2

• 1K^2

• 3K^2

What is the result of combining -5 and 2 for the Y terms?

• -7Y

• 7Y

• -3Y

• 3Y

What is the result of combining 3a^3 and 0a^3?

• -3a^3

• 3a^3

• 0a^3

• 6a^3

What is the result of combining 5R and -9R?

• 14R

• -4R

• 4R

• -14R