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Add and subtract by combining like terms and by using “adding zero” where needed.
(Add 3 zero pairs of x so you can subtract 3x) | |
combine like terms |
Try these:
Exploring Polynomial Subtraction
Instructions for pairs:
Partner 1: a. should place algebra tiles that represent a trinomial on the desk.
b. should sketch the tiles in the space provided.
c. should write the resulting trinomial in the space provided.
Partner 2: a. should subtract a few tiles from the desk.
b. sketch what tiles remain in the model.
c. write the resulting polynomial in the space provided.
Repeat this process switching places each time until each person has been
partner 1
twice.
Partner 1 Trinomial_________________________ |
Partner 2 Polynomial ______________________ |
Partner 1 Trinomial_________________________ |
Partner 2 Polynomial ______________________ |
Partner 1 Trinomial_________________________ |
Partner 2 Polynomial ______________________ |
Partner 1 Trinomial_________________________ |
Partner 2 Polynomial ______________________ |
EXPLORING MULTIPLYING POLYNOMIALS
Try these examples:
EXPLORING MULTIPLYING BINOMIALS
Try these examples:
EXPLORING FACTORING POLYNOMIALS
In order to factor polynomials, put your algebra tiles
into a rectangular array. You may need to
add zero pairs to complete your model.
Ex. Factor |
What should be on the left hand side? above? |
Factor
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Factor
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Notice I had to add a zero -pair (x & –x). |
Factor each problem.