1. Section 2.1 Add & Subtract Polynomials

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3. Key Vocabulary monomial a number, a variable, or the product of a number and one or more variables with whole number exponents binomial trinomial poly A monomial, or a sum of monomials, each called a term of the polynomial. a polynomial with two terms a polynomial with three terms

4. Tell whether the expression is a polynomial.

5. Key Vocabulary degree of a monomial the sum of the exponents of the variables in the monomial The degree of a nonzero constant term is 0. degree of a polynomial the greatest degree of its terms

6. Key Vocabulary leading coefficient the coefficient of the first term, when a polynomial is written so that the exponents of a variable decrease from left to right

7. Write the polynomial so that the exponents decrease from left to right. Identify the degree and leading coefficient of the polynomial.

8. Addition and Subtraction Activity www.classzone.com

9. Addition of Polynomials Your turn: pg 59 Example 2

10. Checkpoint. Find the sum.

11. Subtraction of Polynomials Your turn: pg 60 Example 3

12. Checkpoint. Find the difference.

13. Write a polynomial that represents the perimeter of the figure.

14. Classwork/Homework Workbook pgs 62 - 63/ #’s 1 - 25