How Do You Subtract Polynomials Vertically?

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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 terms and you will have your answer to the original problem of subtracting polynomials.

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additive inverse, inverses, exponents, integers, like terms, simplifying expressions, polynomials, subtraction, variables