Vocabulary
Factoring
Operations
Graphs
Real Life
100
How many terms are in a trinomial?
3
100
Factor:
z2 - 4z - 21
(z+3)(z-7)
100
What operation does this polynomial use?
(2x + 5y) + (3x − 2y)
Addition
100
This function makes a V shape
What is absolute value?
100
Projectile Motion
Polynomials describe the trajectory of objects under gravity, like a thrown ball.
200
What is a number or variable in a polynomial that is separated by an addition or subtraction sign?
a term
200
Factor:
-5y2 - 22y - 8
(-5y-2)(y+4)
200
What operation does this polynomial use?
(x3 + 3x2 + 5x − 4) − (3x3 − 8x2 − 5x + 6)
Subtraction
200
This function makes a small ramp
What is radical?
200
Fluid dynamics
They are used to determine pressure in fluid applications.
300
What is the number before a variable within a term called?
Coefficient
300
Factor:
x2 - 3x + 4ax - 12a
(x+4a)(x-3)
300
What operation does this polynomial use?
(x - 2)(x2 + x + 1)
Multiplication
300
This function makes a parabola
What is quadratic?
300
Space exploration
Polynomial approximations are fundamental to scientific calculators and computers that guide spaceships and aircraft.
400
What is a term that has no variable called?
Constant
400
Factor: n^3 - 9n
n(n+3)(n-3)
400
What operation does this polynomial use?
3x4−5x2+3 by x+2
Division
400
This function makes a big ramp
What is exponential?
400
Cost and revenue analysis:
Polynomials model relationships between production levels and costs, helping businesses optimize decisions.
500
Terms that have the same variables and the same degree are called?
Like terms
500
Factor (do not solve for x/ answer in the form (x+#) (x-#):
p2 +2p -35
(p-5)(p+7)
500
What operation does this polynomial use?
6x7+3x4−9x3
Factoring
500
What do we know about the leading term of this graph?
Degree: Even
L.C.: Positive
500
Traffic flow
They can be used to predict and manage traffic patterns, which informs the placement of traffic lights.