Adding Polynomials

What is the first step when adding polynomials?

• Align them horizontally

• Write them in standard form

• Multiply them

• Divide them

How should the exponents be arranged in a polynomial?

• In alphabetical order

• In descending order

• In random order

• In ascending order

What should you do if a polynomial term is missing an exponent?

• Add a one term for that exponent

• Ignore it

• Add a zero term for that exponent

• Multiply the polynomial by zero

What is the result of adding 4X^4 and -X^4?

• 0X^4

• 3X^4

• 5X^4

• 4X^4

After adding polynomials, what should you check for in the result?

• That all terms are in descending order

• That all terms are multiplied by two

• That all terms are in ascending order

• That all terms are divided by their exponents