Polynomials
Evan Hodges
Introduction
What is a Polynomial?
An expression of more than two algebraic terms, especially the sum of several terms that contain different powers of the same variable(s).
Vocabulary
Exponent - a quantity representing the power to which a given number or expression is to be raised, usually expressed as a raised symbol beside the number or expression
Coefficient - a numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression
Constant - a number expressing a relation or property that remains the same in all circumstances, or for the same substance under the same conditions.
Variable - letter in an equation that represents an unknown number
Equation - a statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal (indicated by the sign =)
Properties of Exponents
Exponent Challenge Problem
Adding/Subtracting Polynomials
Multiplying Polynomials
Dividing Polynomials Using Long Division
Synthetic Division
Finding all the Zeros of a Polynomial - Example 2
Works Cited
Purple Math, "Polynomial Long Division: Examples." Polynomial Long Division: Examples. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2016.