Adding and Subtracting Polynomials (13.4.1)

Question 1

What is the Associative Property?

Answer 1

The Associative Property of Addition states that for any value of a, b, and c:

a + b + c = (a + b) + c = a + (b + c).

Question 2

How do you add Polynomials?

Answer 2

You combine the like terms until you have a simplified product.

Question 3

How do you subtract Polynomials?

Answer 3

You subtract the like terms until you have a simplified product.