Classifying Polynomials Monomial, Binomial, Trinomial, and Polynomials

Warm – Up!!! Good Morning! As you walk in, please pick up your calculator and pick up a Unit 5 guided notes booklet from the podium!

Polynomials Polynomial: algebraic expressions and equations that have multiple terms, coefficients, and exponents. Example x3 + x + 1

Trinomials: three term Polynomials: more than 4 terms Polynomials can be: Monomials: one term Binomials: two terms Trinomials: three term Polynomials: more than 4 terms

Degrees When we are looking at degrees, we are looking at the exponents of our terms. Degree of monomial: the sum of the exponents of the variables Ex. 1 x4y3z Degree of a polynomial: the degree of the term with the greatest degree.

Degree table

Classify the following: Be sure and state the type of polynomial and degree. x2+3x+1 x5y7 t+18

Classifying continued…. 4. 7 5. 16t3 – t2 +4 6. 16 + 7x2

Classifying polynomials activity You will be working in pairs for this activity! Each person should have a puzzle activity. You need to cut the pieces apart and shuffle them. \ Once you have shuffled the pieces, switch with your partner and begin classifying the polynomials so the words match the right polynomials. After you have put the puzzle together, get a piece of construction paper together and glue down both puzzles. Write your name and your partner’s name on the paper. Then turn it in to the wire basket!