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Polynomial Expressions
A mathematics expression is a calculation procedure written in numbers, variables, and operation symbols.
Polynomial Expressions
Example A.2 + 3x
A mathematics expression is a calculation procedure written in numbers, variables, and operation symbols.
Polynomial Expressions
Example A.2 + 3x “the sum of 2 and 3 times x”
A mathematics expression is a calculation procedure written in numbers, variables, and operation symbols.
Polynomial Expressions
Example A.2 + 3x “the sum of 2 and 3 times x” 4x2 – 5x
A mathematics expression is a calculation procedure written in numbers, variables, and operation symbols.
Polynomial Expressions
Example A.2 + 3x “the sum of 2 and 3 times x” 4x2 – 5x “the difference between 4 times the square of x and 5 times x”
A mathematics expression is a calculation procedure written in numbers, variables, and operation symbols.
Polynomial Expressions
Example A.2 + 3x “the sum of 2 and 3 times x” 4x2 – 5x “the difference between 4 times the square of x and 5 times x” (3 – 2x)2
A mathematics expression is a calculation procedure written in numbers, variables, and operation symbols.
Polynomial Expressions
Example A.2 + 3x “the sum of 2 and 3 times x” 4x2 – 5x “the difference between 4 times the square of x and 5 times x” (3 – 2x)2 “the square of the difference of 3 and twice x”
A mathematics expression is a calculation procedure written in numbers, variables, and operation symbols.
Polynomial Expressions
Example A.2 + 3x “the sum of 2 and 3 times x” 4x2 – 5x “the difference between 4 times the square of x and 5 times x” (3 – 2x)2 “the square of the difference of 3 and twice x”
A mathematics expression is a calculation procedure written in numbers, variables, and operation symbols.
An expression of the form #xN, where the exponent N is a non-negative integer and # is a number, is called a monomial (one-term).
Polynomial Expressions
Example A.2 + 3x “the sum of 2 and 3 times x” 4x2 – 5x “the difference between 4 times the square of x and 5 times x” (3 – 2x)2 “the square of the difference of 3 and twice x”
A mathematics expression is a calculation procedure written in numbers, variables, and operation symbols.
An expression of the form #xN, where the exponent N is a non-negative integer and # is a number, is called a monomial (one-term). For example, 3x2, –4x3, and 5x6 are monomials.
Polynomial Expressions
Example A.2 + 3x “the sum of 2 and 3 times x” 4x2 – 5x “the difference between 4 times the square of x and 5 times x” (3 – 2x)2 “the square of the difference of 3 and twice x”
A mathematics expression is a calculation procedure written in numbers, variables, and operation symbols.
Example B. Evaluate the monomials if y = –4 a. 3y2
An expression of the form #xN, where the exponent N is a non-negative integer and # is a number, is called a monomial (one-term). For example, 3x2, –4x3, and 5x6 are monomials.
Polynomial Expressions
Example A.2 + 3x “the sum of 2 and 3 times x” 4x2 – 5x “the difference between 4 times the square of x and 5 times x” (3 – 2x)2 “the square of the difference of 3 and twice x”
A mathematics expression is a calculation procedure written in numbers, variables, and operation symbols.
Example B. Evaluate the monomials if y = –4 a. 3y2 3y2 3(–4)2
An expression of the form #xN, where the exponent N is a non-negative integer and # is a number, is called a monomial (one-term). For example, 3x2, –4x3, and 5x6 are monomials.
Polynomial Expressions
Example A.2 + 3x “the sum of 2 and 3 times x” 4x2 – 5x “the difference between 4 times the square of x and 5 times x” (3 – 2x)2 “the square of the difference of 3 and twice x”
A mathematics expression is a calculation procedure written in numbers, variables, and operation symbols.
Example B. Evaluate the monomials if y = –4 a. 3y2 3y2 3(–4)2 = 3(16) = 48
An expression of the form #xN, where the exponent N is a non-negative integer and # is a number, is called a monomial (one-term). For example, 3x2, –4x3, and 5x6 are monomials.
Polynomial Expressions
b. –3y2 (y = –4)Polynomial Expressions
b. –3y2 (y = –4) –3y2 –3(–4)2
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b. –3y2 (y = –4) –3y2 –3(–4)2 = –3(16) = –48.
Polynomial Expressions
b. –3y2 (y = –4) –3y2 –3(–4)2 = –3(16) = –48.
c. –3y3
Polynomial Expressions
b. –3y2 (y = –4) –3y2 –3(–4)2 = –3(16) = –48.
c. –3y3
–3y3 – 3(–4)3
Polynomial Expressions
b. –3y2 (y = –4) –3y2 –3(–4)2 = –3(16) = –48.
c. –3y3
–3y3 – 3(–4)3 = – 3(–64)
Polynomial Expressions
b. –3y2 (y = –4) –3y2 –3(–4)2 = –3(16) = –48.
c. –3y3
–3y3 – 3(–4)3 = – 3(–64) = 192
Polynomial Expressions
b. –3y2 (y = –4) –3y2 –3(–4)2 = –3(16) = –48.
c. –3y3
–3y3 – 3(–4)3 = – 3(–64) = 192
Polynomial Expressions
Polynomial Expressions
b. –3y2 (y = –4) –3y2 –3(–4)2 = –3(16) = –48.
c. –3y3
–3y3 – 3(–4)3 = – 3(–64) = 192
The sum of monomials are called polynomials (many-terms), these are expressions of the form #xN ± #xN-1 ± … ± #x1 ± #where # can be any number.
Polynomial Expressions
Polynomial Expressions
b. –3y2 (y = –4) –3y2 –3(–4)2 = –3(16) = –48.
c. –3y3
–3y3 – 3(–4)3 = – 3(–64) = 192
The sum of monomials are called polynomials (many-terms), these are expressions of the form #xN ± #xN-1 ± … ± #x1 ± #where # can be any number.
For example, 4x + 7,
Polynomial Expressions
Polynomial Expressions
b. –3y2 (y = –4) –3y2 –3(–4)2 = –3(16) = –48.
c. –3y3
–3y3 – 3(–4)3 = – 3(–64) = 192
The sum of monomials are called polynomials (many-terms), these are expressions of the form #xN ± #xN-1 ± … ± #x1 ± #where # can be any number.
For example, 4x + 7, –3x2 – 4x + 7,
Polynomial Expressions
Polynomial Expressions
b. –3y2 (y = –4) –3y2 –3(–4)2 = –3(16) = –48.
c. –3y3
–3y3 – 3(–4)3 = – 3(–64) = 192
The sum of monomials are called polynomials (many-terms), these are expressions of the form #xN ± #xN-1 ± … ± #x1 ± #where # can be any number.
For example, 4x + 7, –3x2 – 4x + 7, –5x4 + 1 are polynomials,
Polynomial Expressions
Polynomial Expressions
b. –3y2 (y = –4) –3y2 –3(–4)2 = –3(16) = –48.
c. –3y3
–3y3 – 3(–4)3 = – 3(–64) = 192
The sum of monomials are called polynomials (many-terms), these are expressions of the form #xN ± #xN-1 ± … ± #x1 ± #where # can be any number.
For example, 4x + 7, –3x2 – 4x + 7, –5x4 + 1 are polynomials,
x1 is not a polynomial.whereas the expression
Polynomial Expressions
Polynomial Expressions
Example C. Evaluate the polynomial 4x2 – 3x3 if x = –3.Polynomial Expressions
Example C. Evaluate the polynomial 4x2 – 3x3 if x = –3.The polynomial 4x2 – 3x3
is the combination of two monomials; 4x2 and –3x3.
Polynomial Expressions
Example C. Evaluate the polynomial 4x2 – 3x3 if x = –3.The polynomial 4x2 – 3x3
is the combination of two monomials; 4x2 and –3x3. When evaluating the polynomial, we evaluate each monomial then combine the results.
Polynomial Expressions
Example C. Evaluate the polynomial 4x2 – 3x3 if x = –3.The polynomial 4x2 – 3x3
is the combination of two monomials; 4x2 and –3x3. When evaluating the polynomial, we evaluate each monomial then combine the results.Set x = (–3) in the expression,
Polynomial Expressions
Example C. Evaluate the polynomial 4x2 – 3x3 if x = –3.The polynomial 4x2 – 3x3
is the combination of two monomials; 4x2 and –3x3. When evaluating the polynomial, we evaluate each monomial then combine the results.Set x = (–3) in the expression, we get 4(–3)2 – 3(–3)3
Polynomial Expressions
Example C. Evaluate the polynomial 4x2 – 3x3 if x = –3.The polynomial 4x2 – 3x3
is the combination of two monomials; 4x2 and –3x3. When evaluating the polynomial, we evaluate each monomial then combine the results.Set x = (–3) in the expression, we get 4(–3)2 – 3(–3)3
= 4(9) – 3(–27)
Polynomial Expressions
Example C. Evaluate the polynomial 4x2 – 3x3 if x = –3.The polynomial 4x2 – 3x3
is the combination of two monomials; 4x2 and –3x3. When evaluating the polynomial, we evaluate each monomial then combine the results.Set x = (–3) in the expression, we get 4(–3)2 – 3(–3)3
= 4(9) – 3(–27)= 36 + 81 = 117
Polynomial Expressions
Example C. Evaluate the polynomial 4x2 – 3x3 if x = –3.The polynomial 4x2 – 3x3
is the combination of two monomials; 4x2 and –3x3. When evaluating the polynomial, we evaluate each monomial then combine the results.Set x = (–3) in the expression, we get 4(–3)2 – 3(–3)3
= 4(9) – 3(–27)= 36 + 81 = 117 Given a polynomial, each monomial is called a term.
Polynomial Expressions
Example C. Evaluate the polynomial 4x2 – 3x3 if x = –3.The polynomial 4x2 – 3x3
is the combination of two monomials; 4x2 and –3x3. When evaluating the polynomial, we evaluate each monomial then combine the results.Set x = (–3) in the expression, we get 4(–3)2 – 3(–3)3
= 4(9) – 3(–27)= 36 + 81 = 117 Given a polynomial, each monomial is called a term. #xN ± #xN-1 ± … ± #x ± #
terms
Polynomial Expressions
Example C. Evaluate the polynomial 4x2 – 3x3 if x = –3.The polynomial 4x2 – 3x3
is the combination of two monomials; 4x2 and –3x3. When evaluating the polynomial, we evaluate each monomial then combine the results.Set x = (–3) in the expression, we get 4(–3)2 – 3(–3)3
= 4(9) – 3(–27)= 36 + 81 = 117 Given a polynomial, each monomial is called a term. #xN ± #xN-1 ± … ± #x ± #
termsTherefore the polynomial –3x2 – 4x + 7 has 3 terms, –3x2 , –4x and + 7.
Polynomial Expressions
Each term is addressed by the variable part. Polynomial Expressions
Each term is addressed by the variable part. Hence the x2-term of the –3x2 – 4x + 7 is –3x2,
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Each term is addressed by the variable part. Hence the x2-term of the –3x2 – 4x + 7 is –3x2, the x-term is –4x,
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Each term is addressed by the variable part. Hence the x2-term of the –3x2 – 4x + 7 is –3x2, the x-term is –4x, and the number term or the constant term is 7.
Polynomial Expressions
Each term is addressed by the variable part. Hence the x2-term of the –3x2 – 4x + 7 is –3x2, the x-term is –4x, and the number term or the constant term is 7. The number in front of a term is called the coefficient of that term.
Polynomial Expressions
Each term is addressed by the variable part. Hence the x2-term of the –3x2 – 4x + 7 is –3x2, the x-term is –4x, and the number term or the constant term is 7. The number in front of a term is called the coefficient of that term. So the coefficient of –3x2 is –3 .
Polynomial Expressions
Each term is addressed by the variable part. Hence the x2-term of the –3x2 – 4x + 7 is –3x2, the x-term is –4x, and the number term or the constant term is 7. The number in front of a term is called the coefficient of that term. So the coefficient of –3x2 is –3 .
Operations with Polynomials
Polynomial Expressions
Each term is addressed by the variable part. Hence the x2-term of the –3x2 – 4x + 7 is –3x2, the x-term is –4x, and the number term or the constant term is 7. The number in front of a term is called the coefficient of that term. So the coefficient of –3x2 is –3 .
Terms with the same variable part are called like-terms. Operations with Polynomials
Polynomial Expressions
Each term is addressed by the variable part. Hence the x2-term of the –3x2 – 4x + 7 is –3x2, the x-term is –4x, and the number term or the constant term is 7. The number in front of a term is called the coefficient of that term. So the coefficient of –3x2 is –3 .
Terms with the same variable part are called like-terms. Like-terms may be combined.
Operations with Polynomials
Polynomial Expressions
Each term is addressed by the variable part. Hence the x2-term of the –3x2 – 4x + 7 is –3x2, the x-term is –4x, and the number term or the constant term is 7. The number in front of a term is called the coefficient of that term. So the coefficient of –3x2 is –3 .
Terms with the same variable part are called like-terms. Like-terms may be combined. For example, 4x + 5x = 9x
Operations with Polynomials
Polynomial Expressions
Each term is addressed by the variable part. Hence the x2-term of the –3x2 – 4x + 7 is –3x2, the x-term is –4x, and the number term or the constant term is 7. The number in front of a term is called the coefficient of that term. So the coefficient of –3x2 is –3 .
Terms with the same variable part are called like-terms. Like-terms may be combined. For example, 4x + 5x = 9x and 3x2 – 5x2 = –2x2.
Operations with Polynomials
Polynomial Expressions
Each term is addressed by the variable part. Hence the x2-term of the –3x2 – 4x + 7 is –3x2, the x-term is –4x, and the number term or the constant term is 7. The number in front of a term is called the coefficient of that term. So the coefficient of –3x2 is –3 .
Terms with the same variable part are called like-terms. Like-terms may be combined. For example, 4x + 5x = 9x and 3x2 – 5x2 = –2x2.Unlike terms may not be combined.
Operations with Polynomials
Polynomial Expressions
Each term is addressed by the variable part. Hence the x2-term of the –3x2 – 4x + 7 is –3x2, the x-term is –4x, and the number term or the constant term is 7. The number in front of a term is called the coefficient of that term. So the coefficient of –3x2 is –3 .
Terms with the same variable part are called like-terms. Like-terms may be combined. For example, 4x + 5x = 9x and 3x2 – 5x2 = –2x2.Unlike terms may not be combined. So x + x2 stays as x + x2.
Operations with Polynomials
Polynomial Expressions
Each term is addressed by the variable part. Hence the x2-term of the –3x2 – 4x + 7 is –3x2, the x-term is –4x, and the number term or the constant term is 7. The number in front of a term is called the coefficient of that term. So the coefficient of –3x2 is –3 .
Terms with the same variable part are called like-terms. Like-terms may be combined. For example, 4x + 5x = 9x and 3x2 – 5x2 = –2x2.Unlike terms may not be combined. So x + x2 stays as x + x2.Note that we write 1xN as xN , –1xN as –xN.
Operations with Polynomials
Polynomial Expressions
Each term is addressed by the variable part. Hence the x2-term of the –3x2 – 4x + 7 is –3x2, the x-term is –4x, and the number term or the constant term is 7. The number in front of a term is called the coefficient of that term. So the coefficient of –3x2 is –3 .
Terms with the same variable part are called like-terms. Like-terms may be combined. For example, 4x + 5x = 9x and 3x2 – 5x2 = –2x2.Unlike terms may not be combined. So x + x2 stays as x + x2.Note that we write 1xN as xN , –1xN as –xN.When multiplying a number with a term, we multiply it with the coefficient.
Operations with Polynomials
Polynomial Expressions
Each term is addressed by the variable part. Hence the x2-term of the –3x2 – 4x + 7 is –3x2, the x-term is –4x, and the number term or the constant term is 7. The number in front of a term is called the coefficient of that term. So the coefficient of –3x2 is –3 .
Terms with the same variable part are called like-terms. Like-terms may be combined. For example, 4x + 5x = 9x and 3x2 – 5x2 = –2x2.Unlike terms may not be combined. So x + x2 stays as x + x2.Note that we write 1xN as xN , –1xN as –xN.When multiplying a number with a term, we multiply it with the coefficient. Hence, 3(5x) = (3*5)x
Operations with Polynomials
Polynomial Expressions
Each term is addressed by the variable part. Hence the x2-term of the –3x2 – 4x + 7 is –3x2, the x-term is –4x, and the number term or the constant term is 7. The number in front of a term is called the coefficient of that term. So the coefficient of –3x2 is –3 .
Terms with the same variable part are called like-terms. Like-terms may be combined. For example, 4x + 5x = 9x and 3x2 – 5x2 = –2x2.Unlike terms may not be combined. So x + x2 stays as x + x2.Note that we write 1xN as xN , –1xN as –xN.When multiplying a number with a term, we multiply it with the coefficient. Hence, 3(5x) = (3*5)x =15x,
Operations with Polynomials
Polynomial Expressions
Each term is addressed by the variable part. Hence the x2-term of the –3x2 – 4x + 7 is –3x2, the x-term is –4x, and the number term or the constant term is 7. The number in front of a term is called the coefficient of that term. So the coefficient of –3x2 is –3 .
Terms with the same variable part are called like-terms. Like-terms may be combined. For example, 4x + 5x = 9x and 3x2 – 5x2 = –2x2.Unlike terms may not be combined. So x + x2 stays as x + x2.Note that we write 1xN as xN , –1xN as –xN.When multiplying a number with a term, we multiply it with the coefficient. Hence, 3(5x) = (3*5)x =15x, and –2(–4x) = (–2)(–4)x = 8x.
Operations with Polynomials
Polynomial Expressions
Each term is addressed by the variable part. Hence the x2-term of the –3x2 – 4x + 7 is –3x2, the x-term is –4x, and the number term or the constant term is 7. The number in front of a term is called the coefficient of that term. So the coefficient of –3x2 is –3 .
Terms with the same variable part are called like-terms. Like-terms may be combined. For example, 4x + 5x = 9x and 3x2 – 5x2 = –2x2.Unlike terms may not be combined. So x + x2 stays as x + x2.Note that we write 1xN as xN , –1xN as –xN.When multiplying a number with a term, we multiply it with the coefficient. Hence, 3(5x) = (3*5)x =15x, and –2(–4x) = (–2)(–4)x = 8x.
Operations with Polynomials
When multiplying a number with a polynomial, we may expand using the distributive law: A(B ± C) = AB ± AC.
Polynomial Expressions
Example D. Expand and simplify.Polynomial Operations
Example D. Expand and simplify.a. 3(2x – 4) + 2(4 – 5x)
Polynomial Operations
Example D. Expand and simplify.a. 3(2x – 4) + 2(4 – 5x) = 6x – 12
Polynomial Operations
Example D. Expand and simplify.a. 3(2x – 4) + 2(4 – 5x) = 6x – 12 + 8 – 10x
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Example D. Expand and simplify.a. 3(2x – 4) + 2(4 – 5x) = 6x – 12 + 8 – 10x = –4x – 4
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Example D. Expand and simplify.a. 3(2x – 4) + 2(4 – 5x) = 6x – 12 + 8 – 10x = –4x – 4 b. –3(x2 – 3x + 5) – 2(–x2 – 4x – 6)
Polynomial Operations
Example D. Expand and simplify.a. 3(2x – 4) + 2(4 – 5x) = 6x – 12 + 8 – 10x = –4x – 4 b. –3(x2 – 3x + 5) – 2(–x2 – 4x – 6) = –3x2 + 9x – 15
Polynomial Operations
Example D. Expand and simplify.a. 3(2x – 4) + 2(4 – 5x) = 6x – 12 + 8 – 10x = –4x – 4 b. –3(x2 – 3x + 5) – 2(–x2 – 4x – 6) = –3x2 + 9x – 15 + 2x2 + 8x +12
Polynomial Operations
Example D. Expand and simplify.a. 3(2x – 4) + 2(4 – 5x) = 6x – 12 + 8 – 10x = –4x – 4 b. –3(x2 – 3x + 5) – 2(–x2 – 4x – 6) = –3x2 + 9x – 15 + 2x2 + 8x +12 = –x2 + 17x – 3
Polynomial Operations
Example D. Expand and simplify.a. 3(2x – 4) + 2(4 – 5x) = 6x – 12 + 8 – 10x = –4x – 4 b. –3(x2 – 3x + 5) – 2(–x2 – 4x – 6) = –3x2 + 9x – 15 + 2x2 + 8x +12 = –x2 + 17x – 3
Polynomial Operations
When multiply a term with another term, we multiply the coefficient with the coefficient and the variable with the variable.
Example D. Expand and simplify.a. 3(2x – 4) + 2(4 – 5x) = 6x – 12 + 8 – 10x = –4x – 4 b. –3(x2 – 3x + 5) – 2(–x2 – 4x – 6) = –3x2 + 9x – 15 + 2x2 + 8x +12 = –x2 + 17x – 3
Polynomial Operations
When multiply a term with another term, we multiply the coefficient with the coefficient and the variable with the variable. Example E.
a. (3x2)(2x3) =b. 3x2(–4x) =c. 3x2(2x3 – 4x) =
Example D. Expand and simplify.a. 3(2x – 4) + 2(4 – 5x) = 6x – 12 + 8 – 10x = –4x – 4 b. –3(x2 – 3x + 5) – 2(–x2 – 4x – 6) = –3x2 + 9x – 15 + 2x2 + 8x +12 = –x2 + 17x – 3
Polynomial Operations
When multiply a term with another term, we multiply the coefficient with the coefficient and the variable with the variable. Example E.
a. (3x2)(2x3) = 3*2x2x3
b. 3x2(–4x) =c. 3x2(2x3 – 4x) =
Example D. Expand and simplify.a. 3(2x – 4) + 2(4 – 5x) = 6x – 12 + 8 – 10x = –4x – 4 b. –3(x2 – 3x + 5) – 2(–x2 – 4x – 6) = –3x2 + 9x – 15 + 2x2 + 8x +12 = –x2 + 17x – 3
Polynomial Operations
When multiply a term with another term, we multiply the coefficient with the coefficient and the variable with the variable. Example E.
a. (3x2)(2x3) = 3*2x2x3 = 6x5
b. 3x2(–4x) =c. 3x2(2x3 – 4x) =
Example D. Expand and simplify.a. 3(2x – 4) + 2(4 – 5x) = 6x – 12 + 8 – 10x = –4x – 4 b. –3(x2 – 3x + 5) – 2(–x2 – 4x – 6) = –3x2 + 9x – 15 + 2x2 + 8x +12 = –x2 + 17x – 3
Polynomial Operations
When multiply a term with another term, we multiply the coefficient with the coefficient and the variable with the variable. Example E.
a. (3x2)(2x3) = 3*2x2x3 = 6x5
b. 3x2(–4x) = 3(–4)x2x = –12x3 c. 3x2(2x3 – 4x) =
Example D. Expand and simplify.a. 3(2x – 4) + 2(4 – 5x) = 6x – 12 + 8 – 10x = –4x – 4 b. –3(x2 – 3x + 5) – 2(–x2 – 4x – 6) = –3x2 + 9x – 15 + 2x2 + 8x +12 = –x2 + 17x – 3
Polynomial Operations
When multiply a term with another term, we multiply the coefficient with the coefficient and the variable with the variable. Example E.
a. (3x2)(2x3) = 3*2x2x3 = 6x5
b. 3x2(–4x) = 3(–4)x2x = –12x3 c. 3x2(2x3 – 4x) distribute = 6x5 – 12x3
To multiply two polynomials, we may multiply each term of one polynomial against other polynomial then expand and simplify.
Polynomial Operations
To multiply two polynomials, we may multiply each term of one polynomial against other polynomial then expand and simplify.
Polynomial Operations
Example F.a. (3x + 2)(2x – 1)
To multiply two polynomials, we may multiply each term of one polynomial against other polynomial then expand and simplify.
Polynomial Operations
Example F.
= 3x(2x – 1) + 2(2x – 1)a. (3x + 2)(2x – 1)
To multiply two polynomials, we may multiply each term of one polynomial against other polynomial then expand and simplify.
Polynomial Operations
Example F.
= 3x(2x – 1) + 2(2x – 1)= 6x2 – 3x + 4x – 2
a. (3x + 2)(2x – 1)
To multiply two polynomials, we may multiply each term of one polynomial against other polynomial then expand and simplify.
Polynomial Operations
Example F.
= 3x(2x – 1) + 2(2x – 1)= 6x2 – 3x + 4x – 2= 6x2 + x – 2
a. (3x + 2)(2x – 1)
To multiply two polynomials, we may multiply each term of one polynomial against other polynomial then expand and simplify.
Polynomial Operations
Example F.
b. (2x – 1)(2x2 + 3x –4)
= 3x(2x – 1) + 2(2x – 1)= 6x2 – 3x + 4x – 2= 6x2 + x – 2
a. (3x + 2)(2x – 1)
To multiply two polynomials, we may multiply each term of one polynomial against other polynomial then expand and simplify.
Polynomial Operations
Example F.
b. (2x – 1)(2x2 + 3x –4)
= 3x(2x – 1) + 2(2x – 1)= 6x2 – 3x + 4x – 2= 6x2 + x – 2
= 2x(2x2 + 3x –4) –1(2x2 + 3x – 4)
a. (3x + 2)(2x – 1)
To multiply two polynomials, we may multiply each term of one polynomial against other polynomial then expand and simplify.
Polynomial Operations
Example F.
b. (2x – 1)(2x2 + 3x –4)
= 3x(2x – 1) + 2(2x – 1)= 6x2 – 3x + 4x – 2= 6x2 + x – 2
= 2x(2x2 + 3x –4) –1(2x2 + 3x – 4)= 4x3 + 6x2 – 8x – 2x2 – 3x + 4
a. (3x + 2)(2x – 1)
To multiply two polynomials, we may multiply each term of one polynomial against other polynomial then expand and simplify.
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Example F.
b. (2x – 1)(2x2 + 3x –4)
= 3x(2x – 1) + 2(2x – 1)= 6x2 – 3x + 4x – 2= 6x2 + x – 2
= 2x(2x2 + 3x –4) –1(2x2 + 3x – 4)= 4x3 + 6x2 – 8x – 2x2 – 3x + 4 = 4x3 + 4x2 – 11x + 4
a. (3x + 2)(2x – 1)
To multiply two polynomials, we may multiply each term of one polynomial against other polynomial then expand and simplify.
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Example F.
b. (2x – 1)(2x2 + 3x –4)
= 3x(2x – 1) + 2(2x – 1)= 6x2 – 3x + 4x – 2= 6x2 + x – 2
= 2x(2x2 + 3x –4) –1(2x2 + 3x – 4)= 4x3 + 6x2 – 8x – 2x2 – 3x + 4 = 4x3 + 4x2 – 11x + 4
a. (3x + 2)(2x – 1)
Note that if we did (2x – 1)(3x + 2) or (2x2 + 3x –4)(2x – 1) instead, we get the same answers. (Check this.)
To multiply two polynomials, we may multiply each term of one polynomial against other polynomial then expand and simplify.
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Example F.
b. (2x – 1)(2x2 + 3x –4)
= 3x(2x – 1) + 2(2x – 1)= 6x2 – 3x + 4x – 2= 6x2 + x – 2
= 2x(2x2 + 3x –4) –1(2x2 + 3x – 4)= 4x3 + 6x2 – 8x – 2x2 – 3x + 4 = 4x3 + 4x2 – 11x + 4
a. (3x + 2)(2x – 1)
Note that if we did (2x – 1)(3x + 2) or (2x2 + 3x –4)(2x – 1) instead, we get the same answers. (Check this.) Fact. If P and Q are two polynomials then PQ ≡ QP.
To multiply two polynomials, we may multiply each term of one polynomial against other polynomial then expand and simplify.
Polynomial Operations
Example F.
b. (2x – 1)(2x2 + 3x –4)
= 3x(2x – 1) + 2(2x – 1)= 6x2 – 3x + 4x – 2= 6x2 + x – 2
= 2x(2x2 + 3x –4) –1(2x2 + 3x – 4)= 4x3 + 6x2 – 8x – 2x2 – 3x + 4 = 4x3 + 4x2 – 11x + 4
a. (3x + 2)(2x – 1)
Note that if we did (2x – 1)(3x + 2) or (2x2 + 3x –4)(2x – 1) instead, we get the same answers. (Check this.) Fact. If P and Q are two polynomials then PQ ≡ QP. A shorter way to multiply is to bypass the 2nd step and use the general distributive law.
General Distributive Rule:Polynomial Operations
General Distributive Rule: (A ± B ± C ± ..)(a ± b ± c ..)
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General Distributive Rule: (A ± B ± C ± ..)(a ± b ± c ..)= Aa ± Ab ± Ac ..
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General Distributive Rule: (A ± B ± C ± ..)(a ± b ± c ..)= Aa ± Ab ± Ac ..± Ba ± Bb ± Bc ..
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General Distributive Rule: (A ± B ± C ± ..)(a ± b ± c ..)= Aa ± Ab ± Ac ..± Ba ± Bb ± Bc ..±Ca ± Cb ± Cc ..
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General Distributive Rule: (A ± B ± C ± ..)(a ± b ± c ..)= Aa ± Ab ± Ac ..± Ba ± Bb ± Bc ..±Ca ± Cb ± Cc ..Example G. Expand a. (x + 3)(x – 4)
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General Distributive Rule: (A ± B ± C ± ..)(a ± b ± c ..)= Aa ± Ab ± Ac ..± Ba ± Bb ± Bc ..±Ca ± Cb ± Cc ..Example G. Expand a. (x + 3)(x – 4)
= x2
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General Distributive Rule: (A ± B ± C ± ..)(a ± b ± c ..)= Aa ± Ab ± Ac ..± Ba ± Bb ± Bc ..±Ca ± Cb ± Cc ..Example G. Expand a. (x + 3)(x – 4)
= x2 – 4x
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General Distributive Rule: (A ± B ± C ± ..)(a ± b ± c ..)= Aa ± Ab ± Ac ..± Ba ± Bb ± Bc ..±Ca ± Cb ± Cc ..Example G. Expand a. (x + 3)(x – 4)
= x2 – 4x + 3x
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General Distributive Rule: (A ± B ± C ± ..)(a ± b ± c ..)= Aa ± Ab ± Ac ..± Ba ± Bb ± Bc ..±Ca ± Cb ± Cc ..Example G. Expand a. (x + 3)(x – 4)
= x2 – 4x + 3x – 12
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General Distributive Rule: (A ± B ± C ± ..)(a ± b ± c ..)= Aa ± Ab ± Ac ..± Ba ± Bb ± Bc ..±Ca ± Cb ± Cc ..Example G. Expand a. (x + 3)(x – 4)
= x2 – 4x + 3x – 12 simplify = x2 – x – 12
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General Distributive Rule: (A ± B ± C ± ..)(a ± b ± c ..)= Aa ± Ab ± Ac ..± Ba ± Bb ± Bc ..±Ca ± Cb ± Cc ..Example G. Expand a. (x + 3)(x – 4)
= x2 – 4x + 3x – 12 simplify = x2 – x – 12
b. (x – 3)(x2 – 2x – 2)
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General Distributive Rule: (A ± B ± C ± ..)(a ± b ± c ..)= Aa ± Ab ± Ac ..± Ba ± Bb ± Bc ..±Ca ± Cb ± Cc ..Example G. Expand a. (x + 3)(x – 4)
= x2 – 4x + 3x – 12 simplify = x2 – x – 12
b. (x – 3)(x2 – 2x – 2)
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= x3
General Distributive Rule: (A ± B ± C ± ..)(a ± b ± c ..)= Aa ± Ab ± Ac ..± Ba ± Bb ± Bc ..±Ca ± Cb ± Cc ..Example G. Expand a. (x + 3)(x – 4)
= x2 – 4x + 3x – 12 simplify = x2 – x – 12
b. (x – 3)(x2 – 2x – 2)
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= x3 – 2x2
General Distributive Rule: (A ± B ± C ± ..)(a ± b ± c ..)= Aa ± Ab ± Ac ..± Ba ± Bb ± Bc ..±Ca ± Cb ± Cc ..Example G. Expand a. (x + 3)(x – 4)
= x2 – 4x + 3x – 12 simplify = x2 – x – 12
b. (x – 3)(x2 – 2x – 2)
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= x3 – 2x2 – 2x
General Distributive Rule: (A ± B ± C ± ..)(a ± b ± c ..)= Aa ± Ab ± Ac ..± Ba ± Bb ± Bc ..±Ca ± Cb ± Cc ..Example G. Expand a. (x + 3)(x – 4)
= x2 – 4x + 3x – 12 simplify = x2 – x – 12
b. (x – 3)(x2 – 2x – 2)
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= x3 – 2x2 – 2x – 3x2
General Distributive Rule: (A ± B ± C ± ..)(a ± b ± c ..)= Aa ± Ab ± Ac ..± Ba ± Bb ± Bc ..±Ca ± Cb ± Cc ..Example G. Expand a. (x + 3)(x – 4)
= x2 – 4x + 3x – 12 simplify = x2 – x – 12
b. (x – 3)(x2 – 2x – 2)
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= x3 – 2x2 – 2x – 3x2 + 6x
General Distributive Rule: (A ± B ± C ± ..)(a ± b ± c ..)= Aa ± Ab ± Ac ..± Ba ± Bb ± Bc ..±Ca ± Cb ± Cc ..Example G. Expand a. (x + 3)(x – 4)
= x2 – 4x + 3x – 12 simplify = x2 – x – 12
b. (x – 3)(x2 – 2x – 2)
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= x3 – 2x2 – 2x – 3x2 + 6x + 6
General Distributive Rule: (A ± B ± C ± ..)(a ± b ± c ..)= Aa ± Ab ± Ac ..± Ba ± Bb ± Bc ..±Ca ± Cb ± Cc ..Example G. Expand a. (x + 3)(x – 4)
= x2 – 4x + 3x – 12 simplify = x2 – x – 12
b. (x – 3)(x2 – 2x – 2)
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= x3 – 2x2 – 2x – 3x2 + 6x + 6 = x3– 5x2 + 4x + 6
We will address the division operation of polynomials later-after we understand more about the multiplication operation.