Unit 5.4: subtracting polynomials
Only "like" terms can be paired together
LIKE TERMS --------> Have the same variable AND exponent!
To "simplifying" polynomials, is to group "like" terms
Degree of a polynomial
Monomial, binomial, trinomial
Adding Polynomials
LIKE TERMS --------> Have the same variable AND exponent!
To "simplifying" polynomials, is to group "like" terms
Degree of a polynomial
Monomial, binomial, trinomial
Adding Polynomials
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Remember how I said grouping like terms is equivalent to adding or subtracting polynomials? Well, this still holds true when subtracting polynomials!
TO SUBTRACT POLYNOMIALS! --------> ADD THE OPPOSITE
That is, we change this subtraction problem into an addition problem by "ADDING THE OPPOSITE." This means the terms in any polynomial that follow the subtraction sign are changed to their opposite (positive to negative, negative to positive).
TO SUBTRACT POLYNOMIALS! --------> ADD THE OPPOSITE
That is, we change this subtraction problem into an addition problem by "ADDING THE OPPOSITE." This means the terms in any polynomial that follow the subtraction sign are changed to their opposite (positive to negative, negative to positive).
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This is what it means to "add the opposite". Pay particular attention. to the steps shown:
Look at this example:
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Another example:
How to subtract using algebra tiles
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review - workbook
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