Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Task Cards

Go to task card #1.

Enter the degree of the polynomial.

Answer explanation

The degree is the highest exponent on a variable.

Go to task card #2.

Select ALL of the binomials (did you simplify first?):

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Answer explanation

E is not a binomial because when you simplify, it will just be -8x, a monomial.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

Go to task card #3.

Enter the constant term.

Answer explanation

The constant is the number without a variable.

Go to task card #4.

Which one is NOT a polynomial?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

Polynomials must have natural number exponents (1,2,3, ...). The exponents cannot be negative or fractional.

Go to task card #5.

Enter the leading coefficient (is it in standard form ?)

Answer explanation

Remember, polynomials have to first be in STANDARD FORM before you can find the leading coefficient.

Go to Task Card #6.

Type the polynomial in standard form.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Answer explanation

Standard form means the terms should be in order from the greatest to the least exponent.

Go to Task Card #7.

Which of the following is a trinomial?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

A trinomial is a polynomial with three terms.

Go to Task Card #8.

Enter the sum.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

Go to Task Card #9.

Select the correct answer.

Answer explanation

Remember, FROM means switch the order of subtraction!

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

Go to Task Card #10.

Choose the correct perimeter.

Answer explanation

Remember to add 2 lengths and 2 widths.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1