Combine like terms for:

bid - ask

Evaluate the bid terms:

bid  ← There is only one bid term

Evaluate the ask terms:

-ask  ← There is only one ask term

Combine like terms

bid - ask

Analyze the 2 terms of the polynomial bid - ask

Analyze Term 1

Term 1 is bid

Since there is no coefficient
our coefficient is 1
Our variable piece is bid
No exponent exists for this term


Analyze Term 2

Term 2 is -ask

Since our term starts with a minus sign
our coefficient is -1
Our variable piece is ask
No exponent exists for this term


Determine the Degree of the Polynomial:

Common Core State Standards In This Lesson
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.A.2.B,CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE.A.1,CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.A.4
What is the Answer?
Since there is no coefficient
our coefficient is 1
Our variable piece is bid
No exponent exists for this term
Since our term starts with a minus sign
our coefficient is -1
Our variable piece is ask
No exponent exists for this term
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