Polynomial Introduction Slide Show

What is a polynomial?

• A series of terms joined together by addition or subtraction

• The leading term of an equation

• The number associated with a variable

• A number and a variable combined

• Monomial

• Binomial

• Trinomial

• Polynomial

Which polynomial is written in standard form?

• -3x + 8x² + 9x³ - 11

• 9x³ + 8x² - 3x - 11

• 8x² + 9x³ -11 - 3x

• -11 - 3x + 8x² + 9x³

The coefficient of the first term of a polynomial written in standard form

• Term

• Degree

• Constant

• Leading Coefficient

(6x² + 3x - 1) - (4x² + 5x - 9)

Mathematical Equivalence

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The largest exponent found in the polynomial

• Term

• Degree

• Constant

• Leading Coefficient

Classify by the number of terms:
4r⁶ - 3r² - 8r⁴

• Monomial

• Binomial

• Trinomial

• Polynomial

When multiplying polynomials for a math assignment, Pat found the product to be -4x+8x²-2x³+5 . He then had to state the leading coefficient of this polynomial. Pat wrote down 8 . Do you agree with Pat's answer? Explain your reasoning.

What is the term classification of the following polynomial?
x³-7x²+3

• monomial

• binomial

• trinomial

• polynomial

Add the following polynomials
(x³-6x²+3)+(3x³+4x-1)

• 4x³-2x²+2

• 4x³-6x²+4x+2

• -2x³+2x+2

• 4x³-2x²-2