Polynomial operations
Use term structure in polynomial operations and check equivalence before and after transformations.
Meaning
Polynomial operations preserve term structure when adding and subtracting and use distributive relationships in multiplication and division.
Example
Practice for this concept
Scope and references
Topics
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, simplifying expressions
Learning goal
Use term structure in polynomial operations and check equivalence before and after transformations.
Helpful background
Check terms, like terms, and the distributive law.
Expanding and simplifying linear expressions
Does not include multiplication, division, or factorization of higher-degree polynomials.