Mathematics — first biennium · Lesson
To reduce a polynomial, find like monomials: they have the same literal part. Add or subtract only their coefficients. Unlike terms remain separate.
3x² and −2x² are like terms; 5x and 4 do not combine with them.
The literal part must be identical.
In this lesson: Recognize a polynomial and reduce it by combining only like terms.
You can already assume: Like monomials and their addition/subtraction.
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