Three types of polynomials are defined: monomials, binomials, and trinomials.
Demonstration of how to multiply monomials.
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The definition of like terms in an algebraic expression. Identifying terms that are and are not like terms.
Demonstration of factoring a polynomial with no like terms: 14n 35p,
Practice factoring: 10b2c4d - 6b3c4d2
Exercises in identifying like terms.
Practice factoring: 7x2y2 4xy2 - 8x2y
Using the distributive law to factor the polynomial 18x - 12y is demonstrated.
Practice factoring: 2la5b7 — 7a4b6c