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Adding Polynomials

Here are a few ways that mental discipline is necessary in performing operations on polynomials: - Polynomial operations require focus and attention to detail. Terms must be combined methodically according to algebraic rules like the distributive property. Even small mistakes can lead to incorrect solutions. - It takes practice and discipline to look at expressions composed of multiple terms and discern the logical steps to simplify them. One must learn to break the problem down into a clear, step-by-step process. - Mental discipline is needed to avoid careless errors when combining like terms. It's easy to overlook or miscombine terms if one is not careful and focused on each step of the process. - Simplifying polynomials challenges one's ability to

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Adding Polynomials

Here are a few ways that mental discipline is necessary in performing operations on polynomials: - Polynomial operations require focus and attention to detail. Terms must be combined methodically according to algebraic rules like the distributive property. Even small mistakes can lead to incorrect solutions. - It takes practice and discipline to look at expressions composed of multiple terms and discern the logical steps to simplify them. One must learn to break the problem down into a clear, step-by-step process. - Mental discipline is needed to avoid careless errors when combining like terms. It's easy to overlook or miscombine terms if one is not careful and focused on each step of the process. - Simplifying polynomials challenges one's ability to

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Add polynomials using algebraic tiles

and by combining like terms


Explore P = 2L + 2W
The G7-JVV students of
Lopez NCHS needs to
fence their rectangular
garden. They know that
its length is 1 meter
longer than its width.
What is the perimeter W=x
of the lot if its width is:
L = x +1
a. 4m?
b. 10m?
c. x meters?
We can show the process of adding polynomials visually using algebra
tiles. Models of algebra tiles are shown below with their
corresponding signs.

2 2
1 -1

A pair of tiles that add up to zero is called a zero pair e.g. 1 -1


Add 2 2 + + 1 3 2 3

2 2 2 2 2 -

1 -1 -1 -1

Group similar tiles together and remove the zero pair.

2 2 2 2 2

1 -1 -1 -1

0 2 0 0 2
The remaining tiles model the expression 2 2.
This is the sum of the two expressions.

-1 -1 or 2 2

Try This
Add the given expressions using algebra tiles.
(2 2 3 + 2) + ( 2 + 2)
To add polynomials, simply combine like
terms. To combine like terms, get the sum
of the numerical coefficients and annex the
same literal coefficients.
Add 4 3 + 2 and (5 + 8 10) Steps in adding polynomials
by combining like terms
Solution:
4 3 + 2 + 5 + 8 10 Step 1:
=4 3 + 2 + 5 + 8 10 Remove the parentheses.
= 4 + 5 + (3 + 8) + (2 10)
Step 2:
= 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 + 2 10
Combine like terms.
=9 + 5 8
Add (8 3 3 2 + 1) 3( 2 + 2 5)
3
2 2
= (8 3 + 1) + 3( + 2 5)
3 2 2
= 8 3 + 1 + 3 + 6 15
= 8 3 + 3 2 + 3 2 + + 6 + (1 15)
= 8 3 +(3 + 3) 2 + 1 + 6 + 1 15
= 8 3 +7 16

2
Note that 0 = 0
Perform the indicated operation by using
distributive property and combining like terms.
3 2
1. (2 3 + 2) + ( 1)
2. (4 2+ 5 4) + 2( 2
3 + 2)
3. (5 1) + (2 1) + 3
4. 10 + 12 + 3 12
Finding the perimeter of the different geometric shape
of lots at Peninsula Homes Subdivision in
Lopez, Quezon.
INSTRUCTION:
Each group will be given one geometric shape of a lot and find
its perimeter.
Write the answer on the paper provided for each group.
Place your answer on the board.
Assign a representative to discuss the group answer in the
class.
Explore P = 2L + 2W
The G7-JVV students of
Lopez NCHS needs to
fence their rectangular
garden. They know that
its length is 1 meter
longer than its width.
What is the perimeter W=x
of the lot if its width is:
L = x +1
a. 4m?
b. 10m?
c. x meters?
Perform the indicated operation by using
distributive property and combining like terms.
1. (6 3 3 + 2) + (3 2 6)
2. ( 2 + 5 4) + 3( 2 3 + 2)
3. (5 + 12) + (12 7) + 6
4. 10 + 12 + 10 10
The beauty of mathematics lies in its ability
to discipline the mind.
In what ways is mental discipline necessary
in performing operations on polynomials?

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