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What is the simplified result of adding the polynomials (2x² + 3x - 1) and (x² - 5x + 4)?
What is the simplified result of adding the polynomials (2x² + 3x - 1) and (x² - 5x + 4)?
When multiplying the polynomials (x + 2) and (x + 3), what is the correct expanded form?
When multiplying the polynomials (x + 2) and (x + 3), what is the correct expanded form?
What is the degree of the polynomial 4x³ + 2x² - x + 5?
What is the degree of the polynomial 4x³ + 2x² - x + 5?
What is the result when you subtract the polynomial (x² - 5x + 4) from (2x² + 3x - 1)?
What is the result when you subtract the polynomial (x² - 5x + 4) from (2x² + 3x - 1)?
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Which method is used to perform division of polynomials?
Which method is used to perform division of polynomials?
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If you divide the polynomial 2x³ + 5x² - x + 3 by (x + 1), what is a possible outcome?
If you divide the polynomial 2x³ + 5x² - x + 3 by (x + 1), what is a possible outcome?
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Which of the following represents a polynomial?
Which of the following represents a polynomial?
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What happens to the degree of the polynomial if a term becomes zero?
What happens to the degree of the polynomial if a term becomes zero?
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Study Notes
Solving Algebraic Expressions
- Algebraic expressions are mathematical phrases involving variables, constants, and operations (+, -, ×, ÷).
- To solve an algebraic expression, simplify by combining like terms.
- Like terms have the same variable(s) raised to the same power(s).
- Example: Simplify 3x + 5y - 2x + y.
- Combine the x terms: 3x - 2x = x
- Combine the y terms: 5y + y = 6y
- The simplified expression is x + 6y.
- Solving may involve evaluating the expression for specific variable values.
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
- A polynomial is an expression with variables and coefficients, using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.
- To add or subtract polynomials, combine like terms.
- Example: Add (2x² + 3x - 1) and (x² - 5x + 4).
- Group like terms: (2x² + x²) + (3x - 5x) + (-1 + 4)
- Combine like terms: 3x² - 2x + 3
- When subtracting, distribute the negative to every term in the second polynomial.
Multiplication of Polynomials
- Multiplying polynomials involves distributing each term in one polynomial to each term in the other.
- Use the distributive property. (FOIL is a specific method for binomials).
- Example: Multiply (x + 2) and (x + 3)
- (x + 2)(x + 3) = x(x + 3) + 2(x + 3)
- = x² + 3x + 2x + 6
- = x² + 5x + 6
- Multiplying any number of polynomials requires consistent distribution.
Division of Polynomials
- Polynomial division uses long division, similar to numerical long division.
- Example: Divide 2x³ + 5x² - x + 3 by (x + 1).
- Set up division with terms in descending order.
- Polynomial division results in a quotient and a remainder (potentially zero).
Finding the Degree of Polynomials
- The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression.
- Example: The degree of 4x³ + 2x² - x + 5 is 3.
- The highest power of x is 3.
- The degree helps understand the polynomial's behavior.
- Zero terms are simplified; the highest exponent determines the degree.
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This quiz covers fundamental concepts of algebraic expressions and polynomial operations. You will learn to simplify expressions and add or subtract polynomials by combining like terms. Test your understanding with examples and practice problems.
