Adding Polynomials

Adding Polynomials

In the previous lesson, we are discussing about polynomials, Types of PolynomialsMonomials, Binomials, and Polynomials . Now lets learn adding polynomials.

Adding Polynomials 1
Add like terms by adding the numerical portion of the terms, following the rules for adding signed numbers.
(The numerical portion of an expression is called the coefficient.)

 

Below are several different ways to attack this example:

  • Using a Horizontal Method to add like terms:

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  • Using a Vertical Method to add like terms:

Adding Polynomials 2