Algebra 2
Section 4.1: Polynomials
Constant:
Monomial:
Coefficient:
Degree of a variable in a monomial:
Degree of a monomial:
Similar monomials:
Polynomial:
Term:
Simplified polynomial:
Degree of a polynomial:
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Algebra 2
Section 4.1: Polynomials
Examples: Simplify. Then give the degree of
the polynomial.
#1)
-3x2 + 5 - x + 4x2 - 9
#2) 4xz4 - 2x2z2 - 5x3z + x2z2
2
Algebra 2
Section 4.1: Polynomials
Examples: Add the polynomials.
#1)
8r - 7 and -3r - 4
#2) 2a2b2 - 4a4 - 4b4 and 7a4 + 6b4 -5a2b2
3
Algebra 2
Section 4.1: Polynomials
Examples: Subtract the second polynomial from
the first.
#1)
6v + 4 and -2v - 5
4