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Which algebraic expressions are polynomials? Check all that apply.

  • -1/3x^3 - 1/2x^2 + 1/4 (correct)
  • y^2 + 5y - sqrt3
  • 2 - sqrt4x
  • -xsqrt6
  • x^3y - 3x^2 + 6x (correct)
  • 2x^3 - 1/x

Which polynomial represents the algebra tile configuration shown?

  • x^2 + 3x − 4x
  • −x^2 − 7
  • −x^2 + 3x − 4 (correct)
  • x^2 + 3x + 4

Which algebraic expression is a polynomial with a degree of 3?

  • -xysqrt6
  • 2y^3 + 5y^2 - 5y (correct)
  • 3y^3 - sqrt4y
  • 4x^3 - 2/x

Which algebraic expressions are binomials? Check all that apply.

<p>x^2 - 3x (A), 6y^2 - y (B), 4xy - 2/5 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The polynomial -2x^2 - x + 2 is a _______ with a degree of _______.

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Which algebraic expressions are polynomials? (Select all that apply)

<p>-1/3x^3 - 1/2x^2 + 1/4 (B), x^3y - 3x^2 + 6x (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which polynomial represents the algebra tile configuration shown?

<p>-x^2 + 3x - 4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which algebraic expression is a polynomial with a degree of 3?

<p>2y^3 + 5y^2 - 5y (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which algebraic expressions are binomials? (Select all that apply)

<p>4xy - 2/5 (B), 6y^2 - y (C), x^2y - 3x (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Classify the polynomial and determine its degree. The polynomial -2x^2 - x + 2 is a _______ with a degree of _______.

<p>trinomial, 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the expression 5x^?y^3 + xy^2 + 8 to be a trinomial with a degree of 5, the missing exponent on the x-term must be _______.

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which represents the polynomial below written in standard form?

<p>4x^3 + x^2/2 - 3x + 6 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which polynomial correctly combines the like terms and puts the given polynomial in standard form?

<p>8x^6 + 8x^4y^2 - 5x^3y^3 + x^2y^4 - 7xy^5 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first term of the polynomial Raj ended up with?

<p>6x^3 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which terms could be used as the first term of the expression below to create a polynomial with a degree of 5 written in standard form? (Select all that apply)

<p>5x^4y (B), x^3 (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain which student is correct and why regarding the polynomial expression 3x^3 - 4x^2y + y^3 + 2.

<p>They are both correct because there is more than one way to write a multivariable polynomial in standard form. Marcus has the exponents on the x variable in descending order from the highest degree to the lowest degree. Ariel has the exponents on the y variable in descending order from the highest degree to the lowest degree.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is a polynomial?

An algebraic expression made up of terms with variables raised to non-negative integer powers, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

What is a binomial?

A polynomial with two terms.

What is the degree of a polynomial?

The highest power of the variable in a polynomial.

Example of a polynomial with degree 3

2y^3 + 5y^2 - 5y is a polynomial where the highest degree is 3.

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What is a trinomial?

A polynomial with three terms. Example: -2x^2 - x + 2.

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What is standard form of a polynomial?

Arranging terms from highest to lowest degree.

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What are like terms?

Terms with the same variable raised to the same power.

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Polynomial in standard form

4x^3 + x^2/2 - 3x + 6 is a polynomial written in standard form.

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Study Notes

Polynomials Overview

  • Polynomials are algebraic expressions consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.
  • A polynomial must not include divisions by variables or roots of variables.

Identifying Polynomials

  • Examples of valid polynomials include:
    • x^3y - 3x^2 + 6x
    • -1/3x^3 - 1/2x^2 + 1/4
  • Non-examples include:
    • 2x^3 - 1/x (division by x)
    • y^2 + 5y - sqrt3 (involves a square root)

Polynomial Types and Representation

  • A polynomial can be classified as:
    • Trinomial: has three terms, e.g., -2x^2 - x + 2.
    • Binomial: has two terms, e.g., 6y^2 - y.
  • The arrangement in standard form typically has terms ordered by descending degree.

Polynomial Degree

  • The degree of a polynomial is determined by the highest exponent in the expression.
  • A polynomial with a degree of 3 can be represented as:
    • 2y^3 + 5y^2 - 5y.

Simplification and Standard Form

  • Combining like terms effectively simplifies a polynomial.
  • An example of simplification: for -5x^3y^3 + 8x^4y^2 - xy^5 - 2x^2y^4 + 8x^6 + 3x^2y^4 - 6xy^5, the standard form is:
    • 8x^6 + 8x^4y^2 - 5x^3y^3 + x^2y^4 - 7xy^5.

Analysis of Polynomial Expressions

  • Different arrangements of a polynomial can still qualify as standard form depending on the variable order.
  • Both forms by Marcus and Ariel are acceptable based on their order of variables (x and y).

Creating Polynomials

  • To create polynomials with a specific degree (e.g., degree of 5), include appropriate terms such as:
    • 8.4x^4y^2 or 5x^4y.

Conclusion on Polynomial Forms

  • Understanding the classification, degrees, simplification, and standard forms is crucial for working with polynomials in algebra.

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