7.1/7.2 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, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What does it mean to add polynomials?

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To add polynomials, combine like terms by adding their coefficients while keeping the variable parts the same.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What does it mean to subtract polynomials?

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To subtract polynomials, change the signs of the terms in the polynomial being subtracted and then combine like terms.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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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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How do you multiply a polynomial by a monomial?

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To multiply a polynomial by a monomial, distribute the monomial to each term of the polynomial.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is a like term?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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

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x^2 - 9x + 8.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the result of adding (2x^2 + 5x - 7) + (3 - 4x^2 + 6x)?

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-2x^2 + 11x - 4.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the result of simplifying (4x^2 + x) - (x^2 + 2x)?

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3x^2 - x.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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

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5x^3 - 13x^2 + 24x + 12.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1