Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Polynomials

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that has exactly two terms.

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How many terms are in a binomial?

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2

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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Simplify: 2(4x + 5)

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8x + 10

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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Multiply: (3x – 1)(x + 5)

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3x² + 14x - 5

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What is factoring in polynomials?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down a polynomial into simpler components (factors) that, when multiplied together, give the original polynomial.

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Factor: x² - 49

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(x + 7)(x - 7)

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What is a perfect square trinomial?

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A perfect square trinomial is a polynomial that can be expressed as the square of a binomial.

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Multiply: (p - 8)²

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p² - 16p + 64