Explain addition and subtraction of algebraic equations.

Addition and subtraction in algebraic equations :

To add two or more monomials that are like terms, add the coefficients; keep the variables and exponents on the variables the same.

eg: $2a+3a+5a= (2+3+5)a =10a$

To subtract two or more monomials that are like terms, subtract the coefficients; keep the variables and exponents on the variables the same.

eg: $-8a+5a= -(8-5)a =-(3)a = -3a$

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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