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Example Question #11 : Polynomials
The expression is equivalent to which of the following?
To answer this question, we must distribute the to the rest of the variables , , and that are within the brackets.
To distribute a variable or number, you multiply that value with every other value within the brackets or parentheses. So, for this data:
We then simplify the expression by combining the variables we are multiplying together into expressions. For this data:
Be sure to keep all of your operations the same within the problem itself, unless the number being distributed is negative, which will then switch the signs with the brackets from positive to negative or negative to positive.
Therefore, our answer is .
Example Question #14 : Polynomials
Solve the equation
To answer this question, we are solving for the values of that make this equation true.
To this, we need to get on a side by itself so we can evaluate it. To do this, we first add to both sides so that we can then begin to deal with the value. So, for this data:
can also be written as . Therefore:
Now we can divide both sides by and find the value of .
Therefore, the answer to this question is
Example Question #11 : Polynomial Operations
Simplify the following expression.
Line up each expression vertically. Then combine like terms to solve.
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Thus, the final solution is .
Example Question #12 : Polynomials
What is the value of when
In adding to both sides:
. . .and adding to both sides:
. . .the variables are isolated to become:
After dividing both sides by , the equation becomes:
Example Question #2 : How To Add Polynomials
Add the following polynomials:
This is a problem where elimination can be help you save a little time. You can eliminate options quickly by simplifying one power at a time and comparing your work with the answer choices.
To begin, reorder the problem so that all like terms are next to each other. When doing so, keep an eye on your signs so that you don't accidentally make a mistake.
From here, combine each pair of terms. As you do so, compare your work with the answer choices.
Eliminate any answer choices that have a different term.
Eliminate any answer choices that have a different term.
Eliminate any answer choices that have a different x term.
Eliminate any answer choices that have a different constant term.
Once you put all of your solutions together, the correct answer looks like this:
Example Question #1 : How To Find The Value Of The Coefficient
What is the value of the coefficient in front of the term that includes in the expansion of ?
Using the binomial theorem, the term containing the x2 y7 will be equal to
(2x)2(–y)7
=36(–4x2 y7)= -144x2y7
Example Question #2 : Binomials
A function of the form passes through the points and . What is the value of ?
The easisest way to solve for is to begin by plugging each pair of coordinates into the function.
Using our first point, we will plug in for and for . This gives us the equation
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Squaring 0 gives us 0, and multiplying this by still gives 0, leaving only on the right side, such that
.
We now know the value of , and we can use this to help us find . Substituting our second set of coordinates into the function, we get
which simplifies to
.
However, since we know , we can substitute to get
subtracting 7 from both sides gives
and dividing by 4 gives our answer
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Example Question #3 : How To Find The Value Of The Coefficient
is equivalent to which of the following?
To answer this problem, we need to multiply the expressions together, being mindful of how to correctly multiply like variables with exponents. To do this, we add the exponents together if the the like variables are being multiplied and subtract the exponents if the variables are being divided. So, for the presented data:
We then multiply the remaining expressions together. When we do this, we will multiply the coefficients together and combine the different variables into the final expression. Therefore:
This means our answer is .
Example Question #1 : How To Find The Value Of The Coefficient
Give the coefficient of in the product
.
While this problem can be answered by multiplying the three binomials, it is not necessary. There are three ways to multiply one term from each binomial such that two terms and one constant are multiplied; find the three products and add them, as follows:
Add: .
The correct response is .
Example Question #2 : How To Find The Value Of The Coefficient
Give the coefficient of in the product
While this problem can be answered by multiplying the three binomials, it is not necessary. There are three ways to multiply one term from each binomial such that two terms and one constant are multiplied; find the three products and add them, as follows:
Add:
The correct response is .