Polynomial Operations Flashcard

Front

What did the last class period focus on? Options: Factoring polynomials, Multiplying polynomials, Rewriting polynomials in descending order, Adding and subtracting monomials

Back

Rewriting polynomials in descending order

Front

When adding or subtracting monomials, what must be the same?

Back

The variable factors

Front

What is the result of adding 5 and 7?

Back

12

Front

What can you assume if a variable is not visible?

Back

It is raised to the zero power

Front

5x + 7x

Back

12x

Front

What are the variable factors for x cubed? Options: x, x times x, x times x times x, x times x times x times x

Back

x times x times x

Front

Why can't 5x cubed and 7x be combined?

Back

They have different variable factors

Front

What should you do with terms that cannot be combined?

Back

Rewrite the expression as is

Front

What are the variable factors for x squared?

Back

x times x

Front

Why can't x squared and y squared be combined?

Back

They have different variable factors