ALGEBRA (midterm)

Polynomials

-Algebraic Expression: is an expression of variables and real number constant used in a number of
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fraction, exponents etc.

-Terms: parts of the algebraic expression with plus and minus sign.

-Similar Term: having identical parts

-Variable: is a symbol that can be replaced by one or more values.

-Constant (Numerical Coefficient): the number part of the term usually written before the variable.

Degree of Term/Polynomial: Example

Linear Polynomial 5x+2

Quadratic Polynomial 3x^2+2x-1

Cubic Polynomial x^3+5x^2+x-1

Grouping of Terms:

() Parenthesis

[] Bracket

{} Braces

Operation of Signed Numbers

Operation Same Sign Different Sign

Addition Add; use common sign number Minus; use larger sign number

Subtraction Minus; Positive: if bigger Add; use first sign number

numbers the 1st number than
the next & its positive then not
its negative.
Negative: if bigger
numbers the 1st number than the
next & its negative hen not its
positive.
Multiplication and Multiply either Divide; always Multiply either Divide; always
Division positive. negative.

Examples:

Addition