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What is the formula for the square of a binomial and what does it represent?
What is the formula for the square of a binomial and what does it represent?
(x + a)² = x² + 2ax + a², representing the expansion of the square of a sum.
Explain the difference of squares and provide its formula.
Explain the difference of squares and provide its formula.
(x + a)(x - a) = x² - a², representing the product of a sum and a difference.
Describe how to factor the polynomial x³ + a³ using the sum of cubes formula.
Describe how to factor the polynomial x³ + a³ using the sum of cubes formula.
x³ + a³ = (x + a)(x² - ax + a²), which reveals its factors.
What are the common methods for factoring polynomials?
What are the common methods for factoring polynomials?
How do the roots of a polynomial relate to its graphical representation?
How do the roots of a polynomial relate to its graphical representation?
What is a polynomial and how is it different from non-polynomial expressions?
What is a polynomial and how is it different from non-polynomial expressions?
Define a monomial, binomial, and trinomial with examples.
Define a monomial, binomial, and trinomial with examples.
How do you determine the degree of a polynomial with multiple variables?
How do you determine the degree of a polynomial with multiple variables?
What is the process for evaluating a polynomial?
What is the process for evaluating a polynomial?
Explain how polynomials are added or subtracted.
Explain how polynomials are added or subtracted.
Describe the distributive property in the context of multiplying polynomials.
Describe the distributive property in the context of multiplying polynomials.
What is a polynomial of degree zero? Provide an example.
What is a polynomial of degree zero? Provide an example.
What are some common special products of polynomials?
What are some common special products of polynomials?
Flashcards
Factoring a polynomial
Factoring a polynomial
The process of finding factors that multiply together to produce the original polynomial.
Common factor method
Common factor method
A common technique for factoring polynomials involving identifying common factors.
Grouping method
Grouping method
A method where we group terms with common factors to factor the polynomial.
Roots or zeros of a polynomial
Roots or zeros of a polynomial
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Graph of a polynomial
Graph of a polynomial
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What is a polynomial?
What is a polynomial?
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What is a monomial?
What is a monomial?
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What is a binomial?
What is a binomial?
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What is a trinomial?
What is a trinomial?
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What is the degree of a polynomial?
What is the degree of a polynomial?
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How do you evaluate a polynomial?
How do you evaluate a polynomial?
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How do you add or subtract polynomials?
How do you add or subtract polynomials?
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How do you multiply polynomials?
How do you multiply polynomials?
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Study Notes
Basic Definitions
- A polynomial is an expression consisting of variables and coefficients, involving only addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents of variables.
- Polynomials are fundamental in algebra and have diverse applications.
- Examples include 2x2 + 3x - 1, 5y3 - y, x + 2
- Expressions like √x + 2, x-2 + 3x, or 1/x are not polynomials due to non-integer exponents or roots of variables.
Types of Polynomials
- Polynomials are classified by degree and number of terms:
- Monomial: A single term (e.g., 3x2)
- Binomial: Two terms (e.g., 2x + 5)
- Trinomial: Three terms (e.g., x2 + 2x - 3)
- Polynomial of Degree n: The highest power of the variable is n. For example, 2x3 + x2 + 4x + 5 has degree 3.
Degree of a Polynomial
- The degree is the highest power of the variable in the polynomial.
- A degree-zero polynomial has no variables with exponents greater than 0 (e.g., 5).
- In a single-variable polynomial, the degree is the highest exponent.
- In multiple-variable polynomials, the degree is the highest sum of exponents in any term.
Evaluating Polynomials
- Substitute the value for the variable into the polynomial and simplify.
- Example: If P(x) = 2x2 + 3x - 1, then P(2) = 2(2)2 + 3(2) - 1 = 13
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
- Combine like terms (same variables raised to the same powers).
Multiplying Polynomials
- Distribute each term of one polynomial to each term of the other.
- Example: (x + 2)(x + 3) = x2 + 5x + 6
Special Products of Polynomials
- Common patterns:
- Square of a binomial: (x + a)2 = x2 + 2ax + a2
- Difference of squares: (x + a)(x - a) = x2 - a2
- Sum and difference of cubes: x3 + a3 = (x + a)(x2 - ax + a2) and x3 - a3 = (x - a)(x2 + ax + a2).
Factoring Polynomials
- Reverse the process of multiplying. Find factors that multiply to the original polynomial. Techniques include common factoring, grouping, and methods for quadratic expressions.
Polynomial Representation
- Polynomials can be represented graphically as curves.
- Graphing provides visual analysis of the polynomial's behavior.
- x-intercepts (where the curve crosses the x-axis) are the roots or zeros of the polynomial (where the polynomial equals zero).
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Explore the fundamental concepts of polynomials through this quiz. Learn about the definitions, types, and characteristics of polynomials, including monomials, binomials, and trinomials. Test your understanding of polynomial expressions and their classifications.
