Simplifying Expressions and Polynomials

Question 1

Define Binomial

Give examples

Answer 1

2 unlike terms

2y + 3x

x² - x³

Question 2

Define Coefficient

Answer 2

Coefficient is a multiplicative factor in some term of a polynomial, a series, or any expression; it is usually a number, but may be any expression (including variables such as a, b and c). When the coefficients are variables, they are often called parameters.

3x Three is the coefficient

28

Question 3

Define constant

Answer 3

A number without a variable

Question 4

Whar are like terms and what can we do with them.

Answer 4

Terms we can combine

Question 5

What is a monomial

What 3 parts do they consist of?

Can the term be zero?

What type of number must the exponent be?

The denominator cannot have a ….

Answer 5

A single non-zero term

Variables, Coefficients, Exponents

No, the term of a monomial cannot be zero

A Non-negative Interger (Whole Number)

Question 6

How do you find the degree of a monomial

Answer 6

It is the sum of the exponents

Question 7

In division of monomials if you have a negative exponent you…

Answer 7

Put it on the bottom as a positive number.

Question 8

When do you multiple the constants in a monomial expression

Answer 8

When they are in parathensis