5.3       Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
Homework:  All 1-10, All 21-34, 41

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Addition of Polynomials: Combine the like terms.

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Taking the Opposites of Polynomials: Change the sign of each term.

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Subtracting Polynomials: Take the opposite of the polynomial being subtracted, combine like terms.

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