Classifying a polynomial expression by subtraction

The video tutorial covers solving a polynomial problem by using subtraction and distribution techniques. The instructor explains how to combine like terms and classify the polynomial as a quartic trinomial. The process includes rearranging terms and understanding the degree of the polynomial.

What is the teacher's preferred method for handling subtraction in polynomials?

• Distributing a negative one

• Adding the polynomials

• Direct subtraction

• Using a calculator

What is the result of distributing a negative one through the polynomial?

• All terms become positive

• The signs of the terms are reversed

• The polynomial remains unchanged

• The polynomial is multiplied by zero

What is the next step after distributing the negative one in the polynomial?

• Divide by a constant

• Solve for x

• Combine like terms

• Multiply by another polynomial

How does the teacher classify the polynomial after simplification?

• Cubic trinomial

• Quartic trinomial

• Linear polynomial

• Quadratic binomial

What is the degree of the polynomial discussed in the video?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5