Section: Module 2: Lesson 2: Operations on Polynomials | Intro to Algebra & Trigonometry | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Identify the degree and the leading coefficient of a polynomial.
    • Add and subtract polynomials.
    • Multiply polynomials.
    • Perform operations on polynomials with several variables.
    • Divide a polynomial by a monomial.
    • Divide a polynomial by a binomial using long division or synthetic division.
    • Apply operations on polynomials to real-life situations.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 6 hours and 59 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read Section 1.4.1: Identify the degree and leading coefficient of polynomials - Pages 67-69. (7 minutes)

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    • Read the entire page. (35 minutes)

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    • Read Section 1.4.3: Multiply Polynomials - Pages 71-74. (30 minutes)

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    • Read Sections 1.4.5: Performing Operations on Polynomials of Several Variables - Pages 74-75. (10 minutes)

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    • Read the entire page except for "Remainder" and "Factor Theorem." (45 minutes)

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