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Polynomials
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Describe the relationship between monomials, binomials, & trinomials | They are all polynomials |
| How can you recognize a monomial? | Monomials have one term |
| How can you recognize a binomial? | Binomials have two terms |
| How can you recognize a trinomial? | Trinomials have three terms |
| How do you determine the degree of a polynomial? | By the highest numbered exponent |
| What does term mean in math? | Term is a number or variable. Ex: 2x or 4 |
| What is a synonym for algebraic expression? | Math problem or Math equation |
| What is the first thing you have to do when there is a minus sign in between the parentheses? Ex: (2x+3)-(4x-4) | Distribute the minus sign to the terms in the 2nd parentheses |
| How is adding or subtracting polynomials similar to the game of Memory? | When you are adding/subtracting polynomials, you have to combine like terms. When playing Memory, a match is made when two like items are found. |
| 2xy , 10, 2b these examples are.... | Monomials |
| 2x+6, 10ab-2, 3+5ax these examples are.... | Binomials |
| 3x+2x+2y, 7ab-2-10y these examples are.... | Trinomials |