High School Math : Simplifying Polynomial Functions

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Polynomials

Simplify the following polynomial:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To simplify the polynomial, begin by combining like terms:

Example Question #2 : Simplifying Polynomial Functions

Simplify the following polynomial function:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, multiply the outside term with each term within the parentheses:

Rearranging the polynomial into fractional form, we get:

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