Adding and Subtracting 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 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.

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What is a constant term in a polynomial?

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A constant term is a term in a polynomial that does not contain any variables, represented by a number.

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How do you add polynomials?

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To add polynomials, combine like terms by adding their coefficients.

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How do you subtract polynomials?

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To subtract polynomials, distribute the negative sign and then combine like terms.

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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

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6x + 8

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

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2x^2 - 2x

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What is the constant of the polynomial 5x^3 - 4x + 6?

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6

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What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length (2x + 3) and width (x + 1)?

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Perimeter = 2(length + width) = 2((2x + 3) + (x + 1)) = 6x + 8.