1.5 Polynomials

Question 1

Polynomial

Answer 1

An expression involving constants, variables with natural number exponents, the four basic operations of (+,-,*,/) and no variables in denominators.

Question 2

Term

Answer 2

A group of constants and variables being added or subtracted. Examples 3x^2 is a term as is y,x^2 and y^2.

Question 3

Rule 1 of Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials

Answer 3

Two terms can not be added or subtracted unless they consist of the same variables to the same exponent.

Question 4

Rule 2 of Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials

Answer 4

To add and subtract two similar terms, add/subtract the coefficients, leaving the variables unchanged.

Question 5

The GCF (greater common factor) of two or more terms…

Answer 5

Is the largest expression that is a factor of all the terms.