1. Lesson 3: Adding Polynomials
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Lesson 3: Adding Polynomials
Learning Goals:
I can add polynomials by collecting like terms

2. Lesson 3: Adding Polynomials
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Lesson 3: Adding Polynomials
With your algebra tiles, create any algebraic expression (polynomial).
For example:

3. Lesson 3: Adding Polynomials
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Lesson 3: Adding Polynomials
Find a partner. ADD your polynomial expression to your partner’s and then simplify.

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Lesson 3: Adding Polynomials
To add polynomial expressions:
- Remove the brackets
Identify the like terms
Group the like terms
Combine the like terms

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Lesson 3: Adding Polynomials
Example:
(3x2 + 5x – 1) + (2x2 – 6x + 7)

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Lesson 3: Adding Polynomials
Example:
(-5x - 6) + (-3x2 + 3x + 5)

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Lesson 3: Adding Polynomials
Example:
(4x3 – 6x2 + x - 1) + (-1x3 + x2 + 5x - 4)

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Lesson 3: Adding Polynomials
Example: Determine the perimeter of the trapezoid: 𝒙 𝟐𝒙
2𝒙 −𝟏
𝟑𝒙 + 𝟏

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Lesson 3: Adding Polynomials
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