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Bellwork 10-13-14
The table shows examples of expressions that are polynomials and
examples of expressions that are not polynomials.
Use the examples to help you decide
whether
each of the following is a polynomial.
1. 14x 5 - 4x2 + x
2. -3y2 + y -2
3. m0.5 - m12
.
4. 31/2 x - 6
5. What do you notice about the
exponents of the variables in the
expressions that are polynomials?
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Objectives
Identify, evaluate, add, and subtract polynomials.
Classify and graph polynomials.
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Vocabulary
monomial
polynomial
degree of a monomial
degree of a polynomial
leading coefficient
binomial
trinomial
polynomial function
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A monomial is a number or a product of numbers and variables with whole
number exponents. A polynomial is a monomial or a sum or difference of
monomials. Each monomial in a polynomial is a term. Because a monomial has
only one term, it is the simplest type of polynomial.
Polynomials have no variables in denominators or exponents, no roots or
absolute values of variables, and all variables have whole number exponents.
The degree of a monomial is the sum of the exponents of the variables.
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Example 1: Identifying the Degree of a Monomial
Identify the degree of each monomial.
A. z6
C. 8xy3
B. 5.6
D. a2bc3
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Check It Out! Example 1
Identify the degree of each monomial.
a. x3
b. 7
c. 5x3y2
d. a6bc2
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A degree of a polynomial is given by the term with the greatest degree. A
polynomial with one variable is in standard form when its terms are written in
descending order by degree. So, in standard form, the degree of the first
term indicates the degree of the polynomial, and the leading coefficient is
the coefficient of the first term.
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A polynomial can be classified by its number of terms. A polynomial with
two terms is called a binomial, and a polynomial with three terms is called a
trinomial. A polynomial can also be classified by its degree.
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Example 2: Classifying Polynomials
Rewrite each polynomial in standard form. Then identify the
leading coefficient, degree, and number of terms. Name the
polynomial.
A. 3 – 5x2 + 4x
B. 3x2 – 4 + 8x4
Leading coefficient:
Degree:
Leading coefficient:
Degree:
Terms:
Name:
Terms:
Name:
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Check It Out! Example 2
Rewrite each polynomial in standard form. Then identify the
leading coefficient, degree, and number of terms. Name the
polynomial.
a. 4x – 2x2 + 2
b. –18x2 + x3 – 5 + 2x
Leading coefficient:
Degree:
Leading coefficient:
Degree:
Terms:
Name:
Terms:
Name:
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To add or subtract polynomials, combine like terms. You can add or
subtract horizontally or vertically.
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Example 3: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Add or subtract. Write your answer in standard form.
A. (2x3 + 9 – x) + (5x2 + 4 + 7x + x3) Add vertically.
Write in standard form.
Align like terms.
Add.
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Example 3: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Add or subtract. Write your answer in standard form.
B. (3 – 2x2) – (x2 + 6 – x)
Add the opposite horizontally.
Write in standard form.
Group like terms.
Add.
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Check It Out! Example 3a
Add or subtract. Write your answer in standard form.
(–36x2 + 6x – 11) + (6x2 + 16x3 – 5)
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Homework: Workbook
Page 114 #'s 1-10 AND Page 115 #'s 1-11 ALL
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