Polynomial addition
Add two polynomials by combining like terms. Shows step-by-step grouping and simplification.
p(x) =
q(x) =
Adding polynomials
Group and combine like terms — terms with the same variable and exponent. Add their coefficients.
Steps
1. Write both polynomials. 2. Group like terms by degree. 3. Add coefficients. 4. Write in standard form (descending powers).
Example
(x² + 3x + 1) + (2x² − x + 5) = 3x² + 2x + 6.
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