Add / Subtract 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 linear polynomial?

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A linear polynomial is a polynomial of degree 1, which can be expressed in the form ax + b, where a and b are constants.

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What is a quadratic polynomial?

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A quadratic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 2, which can be expressed in the form ax² + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, such as 5x or -3y².

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms, such as x + 2 or 3x² - 4.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with exactly three terms, such as x² + 2x + 1.

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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, such as 3x² and 5x².