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Alg 1B
CHAPTER 9 PREVIEW: Introduction to Polynomials
A Polynomial is written as the sum or difference of terms.
Below are some examples of polynomials.
4x2+5x+1
12x5-6x2+2x-5
5m2+1
4x
A Polynomial is generally written in a form known as STANDARD FORM. This
means…
The term with the highest exponent is written first, followed by terms
with exponents in ______________________ order. ____________________ are
written last.
If you look at the examples above are each of them in Standard Form? Explain
your thoughts.
Put the following polynomials in standard form:
1. 6x-2+8x2
2. 14-7x2+8x3
3. 7m2-8m5+5-2m3
For each of the above polynomials, tell how many terms exist and
the value of the highest exponent.
1.
2.
3.
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Alg 1B
OFFICIAL POLYNOMIAL NAMES!
*Any polynomial with a degree that is 4 or higher is referred to as a “fourth degree polynomial,”
“fifth degree polynomial,” etc.
*Any polynomial with more than 3 terms is referred to as a “polynomial with ____ terms”
Name each of the following polynomials based on the degree and number
of terms.
1) 4x2-8x+6
2) x-9
3) 4x2+1
4) x3-x
5) 21x4
6) 4x7+8x2-7
7) -6x9+8x5-9x3-2x2+10
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Date: ___________________________
Alg 1B
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