Simplifying Polynomials
10th GradeMath90 min
Learning Objective
I can simplify polynomial expressions by adding, subtracting, and multiplying.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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When adding polynomials, you can stack them and combine like terms, paying attention to the signs of each term.
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When multiplying polynomials with the same base, you add the exponents: xᵃ * xᵇ = xᵃ⁺ᵇ.
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To simplify fractions with polynomials, factor the numerator and denominator and then cancel out any common factors.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Simplify: (5x² - 3x + 7) + (2x² + 8x - 2)”
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