Question

7.2 adding & subtracting polynomials quiz

when subtracting polynomials, you only subtract the first term inside the parentheses.

true
false

Explanation:

Analyze the subtraction statement

Using the Simplifying Polynomials knowledge point

We need to evaluate the truth value of the statement: "When subtracting polynomials, you only subtract the first term inside the parentheses."

Apply the distributive property

Using the Distributive Property knowledge point

$$ -(a + b + c) = -a - b - c $$

Determine the final truth value

Since the subtraction sign (or factor of \(-1\)) must distribute to every term inside the parentheses, subtracting only the first term is mathematically incorrect. Therefore, the statement is false.

Answer:

• True
• False (Correct answer)