1. Chapter 5.1 Notes Simplifying Polynomials Multiplying Polynomials Degree of a Polynomial Algebra 2

2. How do we know if the expression is Polynomial? Polynomial: is an expression consisting of variables and coefficients, that involves only the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative exponents. Examples: Degree of Polynomial:

3. How do we know if the expression is Polynomial? Examples:

4. How do we know if the expression is Polynomial? Examples:

5. Simplifying Polynomials To simplify an expression containing powers means to rewrite the expression without parentheses or negative exponents. Negative exponents are a way of expressing the multiplicative inverse of a number.

6. Simplifying Polynomials Remember:

7. Simplifying Polynomials

9. Multiplying Polynomials