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The document is a polynomial worksheet divided into four sections: definitions and concepts, polynomial operations, factoring polynomials, and application problems. It includes definitions of polynomial-related terms, exercises for identifying degrees and classifications of polynomials, operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and factoring, as well as application problems involving area and volume. An answer key is provided for self-checking or teacher use.

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Book 1

The document is a polynomial worksheet divided into four sections: definitions and concepts, polynomial operations, factoring polynomials, and application problems. It includes definitions of polynomial-related terms, exercises for identifying degrees and classifications of polynomials, operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and factoring, as well as application problems involving area and volume. An answer key is provided for self-checking or teacher use.

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Polynomial Worksheet

Section 1: Definitions & Concepts

1. Define the following terms related to polynomials:

Polynomial
Monomial
Binomial
Trinomial
Degree of a polynomial
Coefficient
Constant term

2. Identify the degree of each polynomial: a) 5x^3 + 2x - 7 b) 3y^4 - y^2 + 6y - 1


c) 7a - 5 d) x^6 + 3x^2 - 4

3. Classify each polynomial as a monomial, binomial, trinomial, or polynomial


(4 or more terms): a) 4x^2 + 3x - 2 b) 9y^5 c) 2a^4 - 3a^2 + 6a - 1 d) 6m - 7

Section 2: Polynomial Operations

4. Add or subtract the polynomials: a) (3x^2 + 4x - 5) + (2x^2 - x + 7)


b) (6y^3 - 2y + 8) - (3y^3 + 4y - 5)

5. Multiply the following polynomials: a) (x + 2)(x - 5) b) (3x^2)(2x - 4)

6. Expand using the distributive property: a) (x + 3)(x^2 - 2x + 4)


b) (2a - 5)(a^2 + 3a - 1)

Section 3: Factoring Polynomials

7. Factor each polynomial completely: a) x^2 - 9x + 18 b) 4y^2 - 25


c) x^3 + 2x^2 - 3x d) 6m^2 - 11m - 10

Section 4: Application Problems

8. A rectangular garden has a length of (2x + 3) meters and a width of (x - 2) meters


. Write an expression for its area in terms of x.
9. The sum of two consecutive integers is given by the polynomial expression
x + (x + 1). If their sum is 47, find the value of x.
Bonus Challenge:

10. The volume of a rectangular prism is given by the polynomial expression


(x + 2)(x - 3)(x + 5). Expand the expression to find a single polynomial representing
the volume.

Answer Key (for teacher use or self-checking)

[Leave space for answers or provide them separately]


Polynomial Worksheet

Section 1: Definitions & Concepts

1. Define the following terms related to polynomials:

Polynomial: An algebraic expression with one or more terms, involving variables and coefficients with non-negative intege
Monomial: A polynomial with only one term (e.g., 5x^3).
Binomial: A polynomial with two terms (e.g., x^2 - 4).
Trinomial: A polynomial with three terms (e.g., x^2 + 3x + 2).
Degree of a polynomial: The highest exponent of the variable in the polynomial.
Coefficient: The numerical factor of a term (e.g., in 5x^3, the coefficient is 5).
Constant term: A term without a variable (e.g., in x^2 + 3x + 4, the constant term is 4).

2. Identify the degree of each polynomial: a) 3 (5x^3 + 2x - 7) b) 4 (3y^4 - y^2 + 6y - 1) c) 1 (7a - 5) d) 6 (x^6 + 3x^2 - 4)

3. Classify each polynomial: a) Trinomial (4x^2 + 3x - 2) b) Monomial (9y^5) c) Polynomial (2a^4 - 3a^2 + 6a - 1) d) Binomial

Section 2: Polynomial Operations

4. Add or subtract: a) 5x^2 + 3x + 2 b) 3y^3 - 6y + 13

5. Multiply: a) x^2 - 3x - 10 b) 6x^3 - 12x^2

6. Expand: a) x^3 + x^2 - 2x + 12 b) 2a^3 + a^2 - 16a + 5

Section 3: Factoring Polynomials

7. Factor: a) (x - 6)(x - 3) b) (2y - 5)(2y + 5) c) x(x + 3)(x - 1) d) (3m + 2)(2m - 5)

Section 4: Application Problems

8. Area = (2x + 3)(x - 2) = 2x^2 - x - 6


9. x + (x + 1) = 47 → 2x + 1 = 47 → x = 23

Bonus Challenge:

10. (x + 2)(x - 3)(x + 5) = x^3 + 4x^2 - x - 30

Answer Key

[All solutions provided above]

End of Worksheet
es and coefficients with non-negative integer exponents.

6y - 1) c) 1 (7a - 5) d) 6 (x^6 + 3x^2 - 4)

olynomial (2a^4 - 3a^2 + 6a - 1) d) Binomial (6m - 7)


Definition of a Polynomial

A polynomial is an algebraic expression made up of variables (also called indeterminates)


and coefficients, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication, with non-negative
integer exponents on the variables.

Examples of Polynomials
1. 5x3+2x2−4x+75x^3 + 2x^2 - 4x + 75x3+2x2−4x+7
2. 3y4−y+63y^4 - y + 63y4−y+6
3. x2+2x+1x^2 + 2x + 1x2+2x+1
4. 7a−57a - 57a−5 (This is a linear polynomial)
Terms in a Polynomial

Term: Each individual part of the polynomial separated by +++ or −-−.


Example: In 5x3+2x2−4x+75x^3 + 2x^2 - 4x + 75x3+2x2−4x+7,
the terms are 5x35x^35x3, 2x22x^22x2, −4x-4x−4x, and 777.

Coefficient: The numerical factor of a term.


Example: In 5x35x^35x3, the coefficient is 5.
Variable: The letter(s) representing an unknown quantity.
Example: In 5x35x^35x3, the variable is x.
Exponent (Power): The superscript number that indicates how many times the variable
is multiplied by itself.
Example: In 5x35x^35x3, the exponent is 3.
Constant Term: A term without a variable.
Example: In 5x3+2x2−4x+75x^3 + 2x^2 - 4x + 75x3+2x2−4x+7, the constant term is 7.
How to Find the Degree of a Polynomial
The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent of the variable in the expression.
Steps to Determine the Degree:

1. Identify the exponent of each term.


2. The degree of the polynomial is the highest exponent present.

Examples:

5x3+2x2−4x+75x^3 + 2x^2 - 4x + 75x3+2x2−4x+7 → The highest exponent is 3, so the degree is 3.


3y4−y+63y^4 - y + 63y4−y+6 → The highest exponent is 4, so the degree is 4.
x2+2x+1x^2 + 2x + 1x2+2x+1 → The highest exponent is 2, so the degree is 2.
7a−57a - 57a−5 → The highest exponent is 1, so the degree is 1 (linear polynomial).
x5y2+x3y4x^5y^2 + x^3y^4x5y2+x3y4 → For each term, sum the exponents of all variables:
x5y2x^5y^2x5y2 → 5+2=75 + 2 = 75+2=7
x3y4x^3y^4x3y4 → 3+4=73 + 4 = 73+4=7
The highest sum is 7, so the degree is 7.

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Terms of a Polynomial and Their Descriptions

A polynomial can be classified based on the number of terms it has. Here are the main types:
1. Monomial (1 term)

A polynomial with only one term (no addition or subtraction).


Example: 7x37x^37x3, −5y-5y−5y, 3a2b43a^2b^43a2b4
Structure: A constant, a variable, or a product of variables with whole-number exponents.

2. Binomial (2 terms)

A polynomial with two terms, connected by +++ or −-−.


Example: x2−4x^2 - 4x2−4, 3y+53y + 53y+5, a3−7aa^3 - 7aa3−7a
Structure: Two monomials combined using addition or subtraction.

3. Trinomial (3 terms)
A polynomial with three terms, connected by +++ or −-−.
Example: x2+3x+2x^2 + 3x + 2x2+3x+2, 5y3−4y+65y^3 - 4y + 65y3−4y+6, a4−3a2+7a^4 - 3a^2 + 7a4−3a2+7
Structure: Three monomials combined using addition or subtraction.

4. Polynomial (General Case) (4 or more terms)


Any polynomial with four or more terms.
Example: x4+2x3−5x+1x^4 + 2x^3 - 5x + 1x4+2x3−5x+1, 7a5−3a3+2a−97a^5 - 3a^3 + 2a - 97a5−3a3+2a−9
Structure: A combination of multiple monomials with different powers.

Special Classifications Based on Degree


Polynomials are also classified by their degree, which is the highest exponent of the variable:

Constant Polynomial (Degree = 0): Example: 555, −3-3−3.


Linear Polynomial (Degree = 1): Example: x+2x + 2x+2, 3y−73y - 73y−7.
Quadratic Polynomial (Degree = 2): Example: x2+5x+6x^2 + 5x + 6x2+5x+6.
Cubic Polynomial (Degree = 3): Example: x3−4x+1x^3 - 4x + 1x3−4x+1.
Quartic Polynomial (Degree = 4): Example: x4+2x2−5x^4 + 2x^2 - 5x4+2x2−5.
Quintic Polynomial (Degree = 5): Example: x5−3x3+xx^5 - 3x^3 + xx5−3x3+x.

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