document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=62238>Question 62238</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I need help on how to add and subtract polynomials. I get confused on what sign I will use on the equation like in x+2y-7-3x-4y+8 Iam not sure what sign to use in this problem please help me and please include a hint or tip on adding and subtracting polynomials </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #42983 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><B>stanbon(75887)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=42983\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> x+2y-7-3x-4y+8<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Write the x terms then the y terms, then the number terms, as follows:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x-3x + 2y-4y -7-8<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The x terms: one to the right then three to the left leaves you at -2x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The y terms: two to the right then 4 to the left leaves you at -2y<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The numbers: seven to the left then eight to the left leaves you at -15<BR>\n" );
document.write( "SOLUTION:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "-2x-2y-15<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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