Math 10 – Mrs. Dildy

CHAPTER 5 – Polynomials

In this chapter you will learn how to:

 Identify the factors of whole numbers and algebraic expressions.  Multiply polynomials concretely, pictorially and algebraically  Factor polynomials concretely, pictorially and algebraically

Topics: 5.1 Multiplying Polynomials 5.2 Common Factors 5.3 Factoring Trinomials 5.4 Factoring Special Trinomials

Chapter 4 Vocabulary:

Polynomial Algebraic expression with two or more terms ex. x2 + 3x - 5 Binomial Polynomial with two terms ex. x + 3 Distributive Rule that states a(b + c) = ab + ac (bomb the brackets) Property Trinomial Polynomial with 3 terms ex. x3 + 4x + 7 Greatest Common Largest factor shared between two or more terms. Factor Least Common Multiple Difference of Squares