Answer: The answers for both (a) and (b) is YES.
Step-by-step explanation: A polynomial is an algebraic expression containing two or more algebraic terms, i.e., the sum of several terms that contain different powers of the same variable or variables with real coefficients.
For example, p(x) = 4x²+x+2 is a polynomial in variable 'x'.
(a) Yes, the sum of two polynomials is again a polynomial. For example,
if p(x) = ax² + bx + c and q(x) = dx² + ex + f, where, a, b, c, d, e and f are real numbers, then their sum will be
p(x) + q(x) = (a+d)x²+(b+e)x+(c+f), which is again a polynomial in 'x' with real coefficients.
(b) Yes, the difference of two polynomials is again a polynomial. For example,
p(x) - q(x) = (a-d)x²+(b-e)x+(c-f), which is again a polynomial in 'x' with real coefficients.
Thus, the answer is YES.
Well, it depends on the size of the ice cub and how much heat is being added. if its smaller and it has large amounts of heat being added it will melt fast, if its small and low amounts of heat are being added it will melt slower, if its a big cubs and large amounts of heat are being added it will melt slower than the small cub at the same temp but if its getting more heat than the small cub its should melt faster, ect. but in your case id say your right and bigger surface slower melt.
