2.2-2.3 Flashcard Review (Polynomial Operations & Factoring)

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Factor: x^2 – 5x – 24

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(x - 8)(x + 3)

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Factor: 3v^2 - 4v - 7

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(3v - 7)(v + 1)

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What is the Perimeter of a shape with expression 3x - 6 inches?

Back

6x - 6 inches

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Factor out the GCF: 9x^4y - 24x^2

Back

3x^2(3x^2y - 8)

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Using the formula V=lwh, find the volume of a rectangular prism with length (2x+1), width (x-3), and height (x).

Back

2x^3 - 5x^2 - 3x

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What is the definition of a polynomial?

Back

A polynomial is an expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.

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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.

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What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial 4x^3 - 2x^2 + 5?

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The leading coefficient is 4.

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What is the difference between factoring and expanding a polynomial?

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Factoring is breaking down a polynomial into simpler components, while expanding is multiplying out the components to form the polynomial.

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What is the Zero Product Property?

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If the product of two factors is zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero.