5/8 Add and Subtract Polynomials

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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 -3.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with two terms, such as 2x + 3 or x - 5.

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What is a trinomial?

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

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What is a polynomial with four terms called?

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A polynomial with four terms is called a 4-term polynomial.

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How do you classify the polynomial 12?

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The polynomial 12 is classified as a monomial.

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How do you classify the polynomial 2x - 9?

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The polynomial 2x - 9 is classified as a binomial.

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What is the result of (3x + 4y - 3z) - (2x - 6y + 7z)?

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The result is x + 10y - 10z.

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What is the constant term in the polynomial 2x^3 - 8x^2 + 3x - 7?

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The constant term is -7.

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Add the polynomials (3x^2 + 2x + 1) + (2x^2 - 4x - 5) + (3x - 1). What is the result?

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The result is 5x^2 + x - 5.

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What is the degree of the polynomial 4x^3 - 2x + 1?

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The degree of the polynomial is 3, which is the highest exponent.