Question

How is subtracting polynomials similar to subtracting integers

Answer 1

Answer:

When subtracting integers you have to change the sign of the second integer; When subtracting polynomials you have to change the sign of each term in the second polynomia. Then follow rules for addition of integers .

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Answer 2

When you subtract polynomials, it is kind of like subtracting integers, because in both, you subtract normally. For example, 3xy - 2xy = 1xy. You have to subtract integers when you subtract polynomials