Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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1. Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
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Exercise 22 Page 490

Remember, only like terms can be combined.

5x^2

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The first step in simplifying this expression is to identify which, if any, terms can be combined. Remember, only like terms — constant terms or terms with the same variable — can be combined. 7x^2- 2x^2 In this case we have only two x^2-terms, so let's combine like terms.
7x^2-2x^2
5x^2