Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

For use with a TI-nspire calculator, this lesson focuses on adding and subtracting polynomials. Learners use calculator to add and subtract polynomials using both the vertical method horizontal methods. A class discussion follows the...

Need a unique approach to adding and subtracting polynomials? A helpful math lesson approaches the concept by relating polynomials to base 10. It encourages pupils to see each term as having a specific value, and therefore,...

Define, simplify, add, and subtract polynomials. Identify the degrees of a polynomial. Determine if a polynomial is a monomial, a binomial, or a trinomial. Then look at simplifying a polynomial by combining the coefficient values of like...

Scholars learn how using algebra tiles to add and subtract polynomials can model how to combine polynomials. They use their newfound knowledge to complete a worksheet of problems.

To subtract two polynomials Sal demonstrates that you add the opposite of the second term, and then combine like terms to solve. How do you find an opposite term? Simply multiply the polynomial by -1. This video is very clearly explained...

Algebra tiles help pupils understand many different algebra topics. The video explains the process of adding and subtracting polynomials using the tool. Seeing the terms as individual tiles helps learners understand the idea of a...

Distribute the negative one to subtract. Pupils watch a video that works through four examples of subtracting polynomials. The video starts with basic monomials, then moves into two binomials, and finishes up with trinomials. Each...

Sal beautifully explains how to subtract two polynomial expressions with multiple variables. He groups like terms and the distributive property to create a single expression.

Realize that adding and subtracting polynomials is nothing really new. An informative video shows how to clear the parentheses when adding and subtracting polynomials to then solve by combining like terms. Learners watch three different...

Subtract polynomials? Huh? First off find the additive inverse of the number you are subtracting. Next rewrite the polynomials one on top of the other. Make sure to line up the like terms and then write in placeholders. Now add the terms...