Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents. For example, 2x^2 + 3x + 5 is a polynomial.

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What does it mean to add polynomials?

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

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What does it mean to subtract polynomials?

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Subtracting polynomials involves changing the signs of the terms in the polynomial being subtracted and then combining like terms.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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

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How do you multiply two binomials?

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To multiply two binomials, use the distributive property (FOIL method): First, Outer, Inner, Last. For example, (x + 2)(x + 3) = x^2 + 5x + 6.

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What is the result of (x - 1)(x - 8)?

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The result is x^2 - 9x + 8.

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What is the result of (x + 5)^2?

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The result is x^2 + 10x + 25.

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What is the product of (5x + 2)(x^2 - 3x + 6)?

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The product is 5x^3 - 13x^2 + 24x + 12.

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What are like terms?

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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.

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What is the process of combining like terms?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting the coefficients of like terms to simplify the polynomial.