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- Introduction to Polynomials
Characteristics of polynomials
- Intro Lesson: a10:13
- Intro Lesson: b7:56
- Lesson: 1a0:51
- Lesson: 1b0:41
- Lesson: 1c0:33
- Lesson: 1d0:47
- Lesson: 2a1:28
- Lesson: 2b1:00
- Lesson: 2c0:54
- Lesson: 3a1:07
- Lesson: 3b0:49
- Lesson: 3c0:59
- Lesson: 4a3:10
- Lesson: 4b2:58
- Lesson: 4c2:16
Characteristics of polynomials
A polynomial consists of constants, variables and exponents. Polynomials are named based on the number of terms they have. Polynomials with 1 term are called monomials. Those with 2 terms are called binomials, and the ones with 3 terms are called trinomials.
Lessons
- Introductiona)What is a polynomial?
- Review on Variables, Coefficients, and Expressions
- What are Monomials, Binomials, and Trinomials?
- What are the Degree, Leading Term, and Constant term of a polynomial?
- Name polynomials based on degree: Quadratic, Cubic, Quartic, Quintic, etc.
b)How to find the degree of a polynomial? - 1.Determine the number of terms and the name for each of the expression.a)−5y2b)2x2+4x+6c)−7.3d)y3+ay+nx−x2
- 2.Find the degree and number of terms for each of the following expression.a)2xy−3y2+6b)4a3+ac)−4
- 3.Write the expression for each set of the algebra tiles.a)
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- 4.Peter wants to buy some comic books and magazines. A bookstore sells comic books for $12 each and magazines for $8 each.a)Write an expression to represent the money Peter needs to spend on both comic books and magazines.b)How much does Peter need to spend if he wants 9 comic books and 3 magazines?c)Write a new expression for Peter's expenditure on books if the bookstore raises the price of a comic book to $15 and a magazine to $10.
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16.
Introduction to Polynomials
16.1
Characteristics of polynomials
16.2
Equivalent expressions of polynomials
16.3
Adding and subtracting polynomials