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Algebra: Polynomials Operations

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What is the result of the subtraction problem $(3x^2 - 2x + 1) - (x^2 + x - 2)$?

$2x^2 - 3x + 3$

Factor the polynomial $x^2 + 7x + 12$. Explain your steps.

$(x + 3)(x + 4)$

Multiply the polynomials $(x + 2)(x - 3)$. Simplify your result.

$x^2 - x - 6$

Add the polynomials $(2x^2 + 3x - 1) + (x^2 - 2x - 3)$. Simplify your result.

$3x^2 + x - 4$ Signup and view all the answers

Factor the polynomial $x^2 - 4x - 5$. Explain your steps.

$(x - 5)(x + 1)$ Signup and view all the answers

Multiply the polynomials $(x - 1)(x + 4)$. Simplify your result.

$x^2 + 3x - 4$ Signup and view all the answers

When multiplying two polynomials, what is the degree of the product in terms of the degrees of the two polynomials?

The sum of the degrees of the two polynomials. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of combining like terms when multiplying two polynomials?

To simplify the resulting polynomial. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between GCF factoring and difference of squares factoring?

GCF factoring involves finding the largest common factor of all terms, while difference of squares involves factoring a quadratic expression into the product of two binomials. Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of factoring a polynomial?

Factoring can be used to simplify polynomials, solve equations, and find roots. Signup and view all the answers

When factoring a polynomial using the sum and difference method, what are the two formulas that are used?

The formulas are $a^2 + 2ab + b^2 = (a + b)^2$ and $a^2 - 2ab + b^2 = (a - b)^2$. Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of factoring by grouping, and when is it used?

Factoring by grouping involves grouping terms and factoring out common factors, and it is used when there are four or more terms in the polynomial. Signup and view all the answers

When multiplying two polynomials, why is it necessary to multiply each term in the first polynomial by each term in the second polynomial?

To ensure that all possible terms are generated and to avoid missing any terms in the product. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the greatest common factor in GCF factoring?

The GCF is the largest common factor of all terms, which is factored out of the polynomial. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Polynomials

Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials

To add or subtract polynomials, combine like terms:
- Combine terms with the same variable(s) and exponent(s)
- Add or subtract coefficients
- Simplify the result
Example: (3x^2 + 2x - 1) + (2x^2 - 4x - 3) = ?
- Combine like terms: 5x^2 - 2x - 4
Important to note:
- You can only add or subtract polynomials with the same variables and exponents

Factoring Polynomials

Factoring is the process of expressing a polynomial as a product of simpler expressions
Types of factoring:
- Greatest Common Factor (GCF): ax + ay = a(x + y)
- Difference of Squares: a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b)
- Sum and Difference: a^2 + 2ab + b^2 = (a + b)^2 and a^2 - 2ab + b^2 = (a - b)^2
Example: Factor x^2 + 5x + 6
- Look for two numbers whose product is 6 and sum is 5: 2 and 3
- Factor: (x + 2)(x + 3)

Multiplication of Polynomials

To multiply polynomials, use the distributive property:
- Multiply each term in one polynomial by each term in the other polynomial
- Combine like terms
- Simplify the result
Example: (2x + 3)(x + 4) = ?
- Multiply each term: 2x^2 + 8x + 3x + 12
- Combine like terms: 2x^2 + 11x + 12
Important to note:
- Be careful when multiplying polynomials with multiple terms and variables

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Test your understanding of polynomial operations, including addition, subtraction, factoring, and multiplication. Practice combining like terms, finding greatest common factors, and using the distributive property to multiply polynomials.