Subtracting Polynomials Worksheets

Subtracting polynomials is a basic operation in algebra. To subtract one polynomial from another, you simply combine like terms and perform the subtraction operation. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to subtract polynomials:

Step 1: Write down the two polynomials in standard form.

Step 2: If there are missing terms, insert zero coefficients for those missing terms.

Step 3: Change the signs of all terms in the polynomial you are subtracting.

Step 4: Combine like terms. To do this, add or subtract the coefficients of terms with the same variable exponent.

Step 5: Get the result, after simplify the problem. Different types of worksheets such as subtracting and missing monomial, subtracting binomials and subtracting polynomials are available here. Grade 7 and 8 students use these worksheets for better practice.