Exploring the Addition of Polynomials

Miss B introduces polynomials, explaining monomials, binomials, and trinomials. She demonstrates how to add polynomials by aligning like terms and provides examples, including those with negative terms. The lesson concludes with strategies for solving polynomial problems in a multiple-choice format.

What does the term 'poly' in polynomial mean?

• Two

• One

• None

• Many

Which of the following is an example of a binomial?

• 3x^2

• x

• 3x^2 - 4x

• 3

How many terms does a trinomial have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• One

What is the standard form of the polynomial Z^4 - 6 + Z^2?

• Z^2 - 6 + Z^4

• Z^4 - Z^2 + 6

• 6 - Z^2 + Z^4

• Z^4 + Z^2 - 6

How many terms are in the polynomial 5t^5 + 3t^3 - t^2 + t - 100?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What is the result of adding 5x^2 + 3x - 5 and x^2 + 2?

• 5x^2 + 3x + 2

• 6x^2 + 3x - 5

• 5x^2 + 3x - 3

• 6x^2 + 3x - 3

When adding polynomials, what should you do with the exponents of like terms?

• Add them

• Subtract them

• Multiply them

• Keep them the same

What is the result of adding -4a^3 + 0a^2 - a + 1 and 0a^3 + 2a^2 + 8a - 9?

• -4a^3 + 2a^2 + 7a + 8

• -4a^3 + 2a^2 - 7a - 8

• -4a^3 + 2a^2 - 7a + 8

• -4a^3 + 2a^2 + 7a - 8

What is the first step in solving a multiple choice question involving polynomials?

• Start with the lowest degree

• Combine constants first

• Combine like terms randomly

• Start with the highest degree

What is the result of combining -3x^5 and -3x^5?

• -6x^10

• -6x^5

• 0

• 3x^5