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Success Criteria
Success Criteria
At the end of this chapter, students are able to:
At the end of this chapter, students are able to:
- Add, Subtract and Multiply 2 polynomial expressions.
- Divide a polynomial expression by a polynomial divisor (linear & quadratic) using Long Division Algorithm.
- Express a polynomial expression, P(x), in the form D(x) × Q(x) + R(x).
Introduction to Polynomial Video
Introduction to Polynomial Video
What is a Monomial?
What is a Monomial?
A monomial is a term of the form: Axⁿ.
A monomial is a term of the form: Axⁿ.
A is the coefficient (some real number).
A is the coefficient (some real number).
x is the variable.
x is the variable.
n is a non-negative integer exponent.
n is a non-negative integer exponent.
What is Polynomial?
What is Polynomial?
A polynomial is the sum of monomials.
A polynomial is the sum of monomials.
The degree is the highest exponent in a polynomial.
The degree is the highest exponent in a polynomial.
The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest exponent.
The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest exponent.
Polynomial Names (by Degree)
Polynomial Names (by Degree)
Try it!
Try it!
Use the applet below to visualise the shape of polynomials of degree 1 to 7.
Use the applet below to visualise the shape of polynomials of degree 1 to 7.
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