Add and Subtract Polynomials Diagnostic

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What technique can be used to add polynomials?

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Combining like terms.

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Which of the following polynomials is written in standard form? 9 + 8x - 2x^2, 10x + x^3 - 4x^2 - 11, x^4 + 5x^3 - 6x + 1, 4x^3 + 3x^4 + 2x + 1

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x^4 + 5x^3 - 6x + 1.

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What is the standard form for the following expression: -6x + 4x^2 - 13?

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4x^2 - 6x - 13.

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A polynomial is in standard form when___?

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The degree of each term (exponents) is decreasing from left to right.

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What is a constant?

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A term with no variables.

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What is a polynomial?

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An expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and exponents combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The highest exponent of the variable in the polynomial.

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How do you subtract polynomials?

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Distribute the negative sign and then combine like terms.

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What are like terms?

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Terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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The coefficient of the term with the highest degree.