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Evaluate a polynomial for a given value
We have already learned how to evaluate expressions. Since polynomials are expressions, we’ll follow the same procedures to evaluate a
polynomial . We will substitute the given value for the variable and then simplify using the order of operations.
The polynomial
gives the height of a ball
seconds after it is dropped from a 250 foot tall building. Find the height after
seconds.
Solution
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The polynomial
gives the cost, in dollars, of producing a rectangular container whose top and bottom are squares with side
x feet and sides of height
y feet. Find the cost of producing a box with
feet and
feet.
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The polynomial
gives the cost, in dollars, of producing a rectangular container whose top and bottom are squares with side
x feet and sides of height
y feet. Find the cost of producing a box with
feet and
feet.
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Key concepts
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Monomials
- A monomial is a term of the form
, where
is a constant and
is a whole number
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Polynomials
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polynomial —A monomial, or two or more monomials combined by addition or subtraction is a polynomial.
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monomial —A polynomial with exactly one term is called a monomial.
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binomial —A polynomial with exactly two terms is called a binomial.
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trinomial —A polynomial with exactly three terms is called a trinomial.
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Degree of a Polynomial
- The
degree of a term is the sum of the exponents of its variables.
- The
degree of a constant is 0.
- The
degree of a polynomial is the highest degree of all its terms.
Questions & Answers
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Source:
OpenStax, Elementary algebra. OpenStax CNX. Jan 18, 2017 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col12116/1.2
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