Question 16 on the MAT0020/24C Beginning Algebra State Exam
Addition/Subtraction of Polynomials
16. Simplify:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Solution:
Simplify:
One way to simplify is to rewrite this problem by distributing the subtraction sign:
The next step is to combine like terms.
The solution is:
Practice Problems for Question 16
Addition/Subtraction of Polynomials
Solutions Below
1. Simplify:
a. b.
c.
d.
2. Simplify:
a. b.
c.
d.
3. Simplify:
a. b.
c.
d.
4. Simplify:
a. b.
c.
d.
Solutions:
1. a 2. d 3. c 4. a