Homework Algebra Strand Worksheet Polynomials Algebra Strand Released

� Homework: Algebra Strand Worksheet (Polynomials)

Algebra Strand Released Math I EOC 25 -31% of the test

How can we multiply binomials? � FOIL or boxes! � Ex. (6 x – 5)(2 x + 1)

Example � If the radius of a circle is 5 x - 2 kilometers, what would the area of the circle be?

Example � Explain why (4 x + 3)2 does not equal (16 x 2 + 9).

Example � Expand the expression 2(x – 1)2 - 4 to show that it is a quadratic expression of the form ax 2 + bx + c.

How can we add or subtract polynomials? � Combine like terms � (6 x 2 – 4 y) + (3 x 2 + 3 y – 8 x 2 – 2 y)

How can we add or subtract polynomials? � Combine like terms � (7 m 4 – 2 m 2) – (5 m 4 – 5 m 2 + 8)

How can we factor quadratic equations? Swedish Fish Don’t R eally Swim Slide & Divide Method Step 1: S- Slide Step 2: F- Factor Step 3: D- Divide Step 4: R- Reduce Step 5: S- Swing There is Mnemonic device used for the steps to factor a polynomial of three terms using this method it is……. .

Example � Factor and solve: 15 x 2 – 2 x - 8

Example � Factor and solve to find the time it takes for the ball to hit the ground: x 2 – 4 x + 3

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