Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Sample Questions

The following are some sample questions that you can attempt to check your understanding of adding polynomials and subtracting polynomials. You have many more questions in your booklet that you can attempt. Don't forget to talk to your teacher if you are having difficulties.

Simplify the following expressions:

1. 3b² + 2c² + 11b² - 8c²

2. (2x² + 3) + (-4x² + 6)

3. 3x² -3(x² + 9)

4. (2z² - 3z + 8) - (5z² - 7z + 7)

Answers

1. 14b² - 6c²

2. -2x² + 9

3. -9

4. -3z² + 4z +1