Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

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

Need a unique approach to adding and subtracting polynomials? A helpful math activity 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Adding and subtracting polynomials is as easy as adding like terms. Pupils watch a video introducing polynomials and how to use a known procedure to add and subtract the polynomials. Class members work a few problems and check them...

Students investigate the concept of adding and subtracting polynomials. They put terms in the correct order in order to solve them vertically. They simplify first with combining like terms and then conducting the calculations. The...