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Introduction to Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

Add and Subtract Polynomials

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this section, you will be able to:
  • Identify polynomials, monomials, binomials, and trinomials
  • Determine the degree of polynomials
  • Add and subtract monomials
  • Add and subtract polynomials
  • Evaluate a polynomial for a given value
 

readiness quiz

Before you get started, take this readiness quiz.
  1. Simplify: [latex]8x+3x[/latex].If you missed this problem, review [link].
  2. Subtract: [latex]\left(5n+8\right)-\left(2n - 1\right)[/latex].If you missed this problem, review [link].
  3. Evaluate: [latex]4{y}^{2}[/latex] when [latex]y=5[/latex]If you missed this problem, review [link].
 

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