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IM3 Period 6 Adding/Subtracting Polynomial

IM3 Period 6 Adding/Subtracting Polynomial

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Mathematics

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a polynomial?

Back

A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables (also called indeterminates) raised to non-negative integer powers and coefficients. For example, 2x^2 + 3x - 5 is a polynomial.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to add polynomials?

Back

Adding polynomials involves combining like terms, which are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are like terms?

Back

Like terms are terms in a polynomial that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x^2 and 5x^2 are like terms.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you subtract polynomials?

Back

To subtract polynomials, you distribute the negative sign to the terms of the polynomial being subtracted and then combine like terms.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the standard form of a polynomial?

Back

The standard form of a polynomial is when the terms are arranged in descending order of their degrees. For example, 4x^3 + 2x^2 - x + 7.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the degree of a polynomial?

Back

The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the polynomial. For example, in 3x^4 + 2x^2 - 5, the degree is 4.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a coefficient in a polynomial?

Back

A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of a polynomial. For example, in 5x^2, 5 is the coefficient.

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