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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: 8x+3x8x+3x.If you missed this problem, review [link].
  2. Subtract: (5n+8)−(2n−1)\left(5n+8\right)-\left(2n - 1\right).If you missed this problem, review [link].
  3. Evaluate: 4y24{y}^{2} when y=5y=5If you missed this problem, review [link].
 

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