How Do You Subtract Polynomials?

How Do You Subtract Polynomials?

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Subtracting polynomials? No problem! Just distribute the negative sign to the second polynomial and then combine like terms. Watch this tutorial to see how it's done!

Keywords:

  • polynomial
  • polynomials
  • simplest form
  • subtract polynomials
  • difference
  • subtract
  • like terms
  • trinomial

Background Tutorials

  • Algebraic Expressions

      • What is a Variable?What is a Variable?

      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

  • Factoring Algebraic Expressions

      • What are Like Terms?What are Like Terms?

      What are Like Terms?

      Combining like terms together is a key part of simplifying mathematical expressions, so check out this tutorial to see how you can easily pick out like terms from an expression

Further Exploration

  • Multiplying Binomials