Adding and Subtracting POLYNOMIALS

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists 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 polynomial.

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What is a term in a polynomial?

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A term in a polynomial is a single mathematical expression that can be a constant, a variable, or a product of constants and variables.

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of a polynomial.

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What is a constant term?

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A constant term is a term in a polynomial that does not contain any variables.

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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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Simplify: 3x + 5x

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8x

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Simplify: 4y - 2y + 3y

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5y