Combining Polynomials Intro

What is the constant term in a polynomial often considered as?

• x to the 1st power

• x to the infinite power

• x to the 0th power

• x to the negative power

When adding polynomials, what is the key step to simplify the expression?

• Multiply all coefficients

• Add all constants first

• Combine like terms

• Divide the terms by their exponents

What happens when you subtract a negative term in a polynomial?

• The term becomes zero

• The term is multiplied by its coefficient

• The term is ignored

• The term becomes positive

In the example of adding two polynomials, what is the result of combining 2x squared and -3x squared?

• -x squared

• 0x squared

• 5x squared

• x squared

What is the result of subtracting 9 from -(-4) in the example provided?

• 0

• -13

• 13

• 5