1. How do you perform operations with polynomials? Section P4 (old text)

2. Characteristics of Polynomials Constant— Monomial— Binomial— Trinomial— Single number with no variables multiplied to it Polynomial with one term Polynomial with two terms Polynomial with three terms

3. Characteristics of Polynomials cont. Leading Coefficient— Degree— the coefficient of the first term, when variables are written in descending order of exponent. The highest power of the variable (when a single variable is used)

4. FOIL Use FOIL to multiply binomials Multipy: –Firsts –Outers –Inners –Lasts