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How Do You Subtract Polynomials Vertically?
Subtract polynomials? Huh? First off, find the additive inverse of the number you are subtracting. Next, rewrite the polynomials one on top of the other. Make sure to line up the like terms and then write in placeholders. Now, add the...
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How Do You Add Polynomials Vertically?
The instructor demonstrates how to line up two polynomials vertically to add them together. She emphasizes lining up the terms with the same powers. She also identifies some places where there is no term and shows how to write a...
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How Do You Compare Integers Using a Number Line?
Use a number line to plot the given points to compare their value. The given numbers in this problem are both negative so remember that whichever number is furthest to the right is the larger value. Watch this short video and see how to...
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How Do You Subtract Integers Using a Number Line?
There are times when you might want to use a number line to help you visually understand what is happening mathematically. Subtracting integers might be one of those times. So take a look and see which direction you need to move on the...
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How Do You Use an Equation with Consecutive Numbers to Solve a Word Problem?
Mrs. Jenkins has five children. How old is each one of them? A big word problem with lots of numbers to figure out. Show this video to your class! The more exposure your learners have to word problems, the more comfortable they will be...
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Comparing Integers
When you compare integers to determine their order or which is largest, you can plot them on a number line. Duane demonstrates how to use a number line, plot integers, make a comparison, then determine which integer is largest and which...
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How Do You Rewrite Subtraction as Addition?
A quick look at how to write a subtraction as an addition problem. The first value stays the same and the second value becomes the opposite value which is added to the first.
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How Do You Subtract a Positive Number from a Negative Number?
Subtract a positive number from a negative number. Switch the signs, add the terms, use absolute value, but leave the first negative outside. Confusing? Watch the instructor explain the steps to learn this method.