Intro to Polynomials

Intro to Polynomials

Algebra 2

Open Ended

"Mono-" means one and "poly-" means many.

What are other words that use the prefixes mono- and poly- ?

Write down any words that you can think of.

Multiple Choice

What is the degree of the following monomial?

15a

• 1st degree

• 2nd degree

• 3rd degree

• 4th degree

Multiple Choice

What is the degree of the following polynomial?

7a⁴ – 2a² + 4a – 15

• 1st degree

• 2nd degree

• 3rd degree

• 4th degree

Multiple Choice

What is the degree of the following polynomial?

25x² – 3x

• 1st degree

• 2nd degree

• 3rd degree

• 4th degree

Multiple Choice

What is the degree of the following polynomial?

24g² + 10 + 7g – g³

• 1st degree

• 2nd degree

• 3rd degree

• 4th degree

Open Ended

Write the polynomial in standard form.

Then give the leading coefficient.

24g³ + 10 + 7g⁵ - 5

Open Ended

Write the polynomial in standard form.

Then give the leading coefficient.

14 - x⁴ + 3x²

Multiple Choice

Classify the polynomial according to its number of terms.

18x² - 12x + 5

• monomial

• binomial

• trinomial

Multiple Choice

Name the polynomial according to its degree.

18x² - 12x + 5

• linear

• quadratic

• cubic

• quartic

Multiple Choice

Classify the polynomial according to its number of terms.

2x⁴ - 1

• monomial

• binomial

• trinomial

Multiple Choice

Name the polynomial according to its degree.

2x⁴ - 1

• linear

• quadratic

• cubic

• quartic

Poll

Are you understanding the math concepts from this lesson today?

Open Ended

As you met the success criteria of identifying degree and leading coefficients of polynomials, write down one important thing to remember about the lesson today.