Alvarado: Operations with Polynomial Expressions

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What is a polynomial expression?

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A polynomial expression 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 simplify a polynomial expression?

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Simplifying a polynomial expression involves combining like terms and reducing the expression to its simplest form.

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What are like terms in a polynomial?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x² and 5x² are like terms.

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How do you factor a polynomial expression?

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Factoring a polynomial expression involves rewriting it as a product of its factors, which can include numbers, variables, or other polynomials.

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What is the difference of squares?

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor (GCF) is the largest factor that two or more numbers or terms have in common.

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How do you find the GCF of the terms 10x³ and 15x²?

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The GCF of 10x³ and 15x² is 5x².

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What is the process of distributing in polynomial expressions?

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Distributing involves multiplying each term inside a parenthesis by a term outside the parenthesis.

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