Alg 2 Unit 3 Polynomial Operations

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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, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is when it is written in descending order of the degree of its terms, from the highest degree to the lowest.

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How do you add polynomials?

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To add polynomials, combine like terms by adding their coefficients.

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How do you subtract polynomials?

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To subtract polynomials, distribute the negative sign to the second polynomial and then combine 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 polynomial.

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with exactly three terms.

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What is the area formula for a rectangle?

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The area (A) of a rectangle is calculated using the formula A = length (l) × width (w).

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What is the perimeter formula for a rectangle?

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The perimeter (P) of a rectangle is calculated using the formula P = 2(length + width).