i have a test 2moro && im in 8th grade algebra && io have absoulutly NO idea wat a polynomial is..plz help && explain it in a simple way
2006-08-06 10:54:50 · 7 answers · asked by Me 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
polynomial...has more than two terms
terms are separated by +, -
and combined by x, divide
2006-08-06 11:15:50 · answer #1 · answered by Rollester 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A polynomial is a set of numbers and variables that are combined together. This includes multiplication, addition, subtraction and positive numbers. The values are all usually raised to an exponent. Go 2 Wikipedia for more info. I hated algebra when I had it, haha. Good blessings 2 u on ur test!
2006-08-06 18:01:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
polynomial is a function of x that's a sum of different powers of x multiplied by some (fixed) coefficients
3x^2+4x+5 is a polynomial in x. It's called "2nd degree" b/c of x^2 is the highest power.
2x+3 is also a polynomial, but a 1st degree (x=x^1)
3^x is not a polynomial, b/c x appears in the power
2006-08-06 17:57:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Polynomial is used to decribe an equation with one or more terms.
Monomial (mono meaning one): 2x just one term.
Binomial: (Bi meaning two): 3y +6
Trinomial: x2 + 4x + 1 (it is x to the second power or x squared)
You can only give a name to a polynomial in its simplest form and one that uses subtraction, addition, or multipication.
Example: 2y + 3y +4
This is not a trinomial. Try and simplify
2y and 3y are like terms and adding them makes 5y
the new equation will be:
5y + 4 which is a binomial (two terms)
The word polynomial has two parts: poly meaning more than one, and nomial refers to "terms". So a polynomial is an equation with many terms. But remember, you can only name it once it is simplified!! and only in equations with addition, subtraction and multiplication. Not sure if this helps, but hope so! :0)
2006-08-06 18:16:28 · answer #4 · answered by girliegirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL!!!! That's funny..... "a SIMPLE way". I just finished two math classes, I don't have a clue how I even made it through.... that is like a forign language. I hated it. I cried several times right in class. Math is mean!!!!
I hope someone can help you.
My heart goes out to you!
2006-08-06 18:18:33 · answer #5 · answered by addicted2stamping 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is basically an equation
with variables and numbers
it involves factoring
you have methods of multiplying these and make them simple
but the rules are quite confusing
i suggest you study
2006-08-06 18:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever heard of a DICTIONARY?
2006-08-06 17:59:48 · answer #7 · answered by JeffG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋