Adding Polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What are like terms in a polynomial?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms.

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How do you combine like terms?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract their coefficients while keeping the variable part the same. For example, 3x + 5x = 8x.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression. For example, in 4x^3 + 2x^2 + 5, the degree is 3.

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What is the process of adding polynomials?

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To add polynomials, combine like terms from each polynomial. For example, (2x + 3) + (4x + 5) = 6x + 8.

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What is the result of adding (3a^2 + 2a) + (4a^2 + 5)?

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The result is 7a^2 + 2a + 5.

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How do you simplify the expression (x^2 + 3x) + (2x^2 - x)?

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Combine like terms: (1x^2 + 3x - 1x) = 3x^2 + 2x.

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What is the sum of (5x^3 - 2x + 4) and (3x^3 + 5x - 1)?

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The sum is 8x^3 + 3x + 3.

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What does it mean to simplify a polynomial expression?

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Simplifying a polynomial expression means to combine like terms and express the polynomial in its simplest form.

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What is the result of (4x^3 - 5x^2 + 3x) + (-2x^3 - x^2 + 6x)?

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The result is 2x^3 - 6x^2 + 9x.