Chapter 5.1 Notes Simplifying PolynomialsMultiplying PolynomialsDegree of a Polynomial

Algebra 2

How do we know if the expression is Polynomial?

Polynomial: is an expression consisting of variables and coefficients, that involves only the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative exponents. Examples:

Degree of Polynomial:

How do we know if the expression is Polynomial?

Examples:

How do we know if the expression is Polynomial?

Examples:

Simplifying Polynomials

To simplify an expression containing powers means to rewrite the expression without parentheses or negative exponents. Negative exponents are a way of expressing the multiplicative inverse of a number.

Simplifying Polynomials

Remember:

Simplifying Polynomials

Simplifying Polynomials

Multiplying Polynomials

Multiplying Polynomials

Multiplying Polynomials