algebra mid term studyguide

What is the degree of the polynomial $3x^2 - 4 - 2x^3$?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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

• 3

• -2

• 4

• -4

When adding polynomials, what should you do first?

• Multiply the terms

• Drop parentheses and combine like terms

• Divide the terms

• Subtract the terms

What is the first step in subtracting polynomials?

• Add the terms

• Multiply the terms

• Distribute the negative to the terms after the minus sign

• Divide the terms

What is the easiest way to multiply polynomials according to the study guide?

• Use a calculator

• Make an area model (make a box) and then combine like terms

• Add the coefficients

• Subtract the exponents

Which property should you use if you have parentheses in an equation?

• Distributive property

• Commutative property

• Associative property

• Identity property

What does it mean if your variable cancels out and you get something like 3=3?

• One solution

• No solution

• Infinitely many solutions

• Two solutions

In the equation $ ax + b = c $, what are you solving for?

• a

• b

• c

• x

What is the slope of a line passing through the points (5, -2) and (4, -2)?

• 0

• 1

• -1

• Undefined

Which form of a linear equation is represented by $ y = mx + b $?

• Point Slope

• Slope Intercept

• Standard

• Quadratic