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Math Lesson 8 - 4

The document contains examples of identifying polynomials, writing polynomials, determining the degree of polynomials, and arranging polynomial terms in ascending and descending order by the exponents. 1) An expression is identified as a monomial, binomial, or trinomial polynomial based on the number of terms it contains. 2) A polynomial can be written to represent the area of a shaded region using variables for lengths and widths and subtracting the area of part of the shape. 3) The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent that appears in its terms.

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Math Lesson 8 - 4

The document contains examples of identifying polynomials, writing polynomials, determining the degree of polynomials, and arranging polynomial terms in ascending and descending order by the exponents. 1) An expression is identified as a monomial, binomial, or trinomial polynomial based on the number of terms it contains. 2) A polynomial can be written to represent the area of a shaded region using variables for lengths and widths and subtracting the area of part of the shape. 3) The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent that appears in its terms.

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Lesson 8-4

Example 1 Identify Polynomials


State whether each expression is a polynomial. If it is a polynomial, identify it as a monomial, binomial, or trinomial. Expression a. Polynomial? Yes, Monomial, Binomial, or Trinomial? monomial

3x 4 1 2 a + 2b 1 2

3x 3 = x. 4 4 1 2 1 a + 2b 1 = a2 + 2b + (-1) 2 2

b.

Yes,

the expression is the sum of three monomials. c. d.

trinomial

2 j2 +2 k
r2s3 2r3st

No,

2 j2 is not a monomial. k

none of these

Yes, r2s3 2r3st = r2s3 + (-2r3st) the expression is the sum of two monomials.

binomial

Example 2 Write a Polynomial


GEOMETRY Write a polynomial to represent the area of the shaded region. Words Variables The area of the shaded region is the area of the rectangle minus the area of the half circle. area of the shaded region = A width of the rectangle = x length of the rectangle = y rectangle area = xy half circle area = Equation

1 1 x 2 2
= A = xy -

area of shaded region = rectangle area half circle area A xy

1 1 x 2 2

1 1 2 x 2 4 1 A = xy - x2 8
The polynomial representing the area of the shaded region is A = xy -

1 2 x . 8

Example 3 Degree of a Polynomial


Find the degree of each polynomial. Polynomial a. b. c. 2xy x 2 yz 2 x + 3x 2 2 5r 2 s 6r + 2rs 1 Terms 2xy, x 2 yz 2 x, 3x 2 , 2 5r 2 s, 6r, 2rs, 1 Degree of Each Term 2, 5 1, 2, 0 3, 1, 2, 0 Degree of Polynomial 5 2 3

Example 4 Arrange Polynomials in Ascending Order


Arrange the terms of each polynomial so that the powers of x are in ascending order. a. 2x2 + 1 + 3x3 2x2 + 1 + 3x3 = -2x2 + 1x0 + 3x3 = 1 2x2 + 3x3 b. 4 2x5a2 + x2a3 xa 4 2x5a2 + x2a3 xa = 4x0 2x5a2 + x2a3 x1a = 4 xa + x2a3 2x5a2 x0 = 1, x = x1 Compare powers of x: 0 < 1 < 2 < 5 x0 = 1 Compare powers of x: 0 < 2 < 3

Example 5 Arrange Polynomials in Descending Order


Arrange the terms of each polynomial so that the powers of x are in descending order. a. 21 x3 + 4x2 7x 21 x3 + 4x2 7x = 21x0 x3 + 4x2 7x1 = -x3 + 4x2 7x + 21 b. 4x2y 8x4y2 + xy 12 4x2y 8x4y2 + xy 12 = 4x2y 8x4y2 + x1y 12x0 = -8x4y2 + 4x2y + xy 12 x0 = 1, x = x1 4>2>1>0 x0 = 1, x = x1 3>2>1>0

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