Basic Polynomial Operations - Review

Multiplying Powers

• Subtract the exponents

• Multiply the bases

• Divide the exponents

The Distributive Property

• a + b = ab

• a(b - c) = ab - ac

• a/b = a + b

What is the Distributive Property?

• A property that only applies to addition

• A method for solving quadratic equations

• A technique for factoring polynomials

Power of a Power Rule

• (b) (a^m)^n = a^(m+n)

• (c) (a^m)^n = a^(m/n)

• (d) (a^m)^n = a^m + a^n

Mixed Power Problems

• Problems that require the use of calculus

• Problems that can be solved using only algebra

• Problems that involve only electrical circuits

Find GCF (Variable)

• 24wy^4

• 18wy^4

• 24wy^4

• 30wy^2

The Distributive Property

• a + b = ab

• a(b - c) = ab - ac

• (a + b)(c + d) = ac + bd

What is the Product Rule?

• A rule for integrating products of functions

• A rule for finding limits of products

• A rule for solving equations involving products

Multiplying Powers

• Subtract the exponents

• Multiply the bases

• Divide the exponents

Mixed Power Problems

• Problems that require the use of multiple power sources and calculations.

• Problems that can be solved using basic arithmetic only.

• Power problems that do not require any calculations.