Master Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

This video tutorial explains how to add and subtract polynomials, focusing on combining like terms. It covers the importance of matching bases and powers, and demonstrates the use of the commutative and distributive properties. The tutorial also introduces the vertical method for organizing polynomial operations, emphasizing the use of place values for missing terms.

How do you distribute when subtracting polynomials?

What is the vertical method in polynomial addition?

Explain how to handle missing powers when adding polynomials.

Summarize the key steps in adding and subtracting polynomials.