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100

What is the main process we follow when adding and/or subtracting polynomials? (Hint: Three words)

COMBINE LIKE TERMS

100

Find the product of 

x^2 \times 3x^4

3x^6

100

What does "GCF" stand for?

Greatest Common Factor

100

Define what it means for a polynomials to be in "standard form"

The terms are arranged from highest degree to lowest degree (biggest to smallest exponents)

100

What is the largest bone in the human body?

The femur

200

Find the sum of 

(4x^3 − 5x^2 + 3x − 8) + (2x^3 − 2x^2 + 6x +12)

6x^3-7x^2+9x+4

200

Find the product of 

-7y^2(8y^2+3y-12)

-56y^4-21y^3+84y^2

200

Factor out the GCF for the polynomial 

18x^5+3x-9x^3+36x^2

3x(6x^4+1-3x^2+12x)

200

What is a trinomial?

A polynomial with 3 terms

200

What is the theme for the names of all the planets in our solar system?

Gods from Roman mythology

300

Find the difference of 

(x^4 − 3x^3 + 5x^2 + x − 4) − (x^3 − 4x^2 − 11x + 10)

x^4 − 4x^3 + 9x^2 + 12x − 14

300

A rectangle has a base of  (4x-1) and a height of   (2x^3-3) . Find the simplified expression representing the area of the rectangle.

(4x-1)(2x^3-3)=(8x^4-2x^3-12x+3)

300

Factor the trinomial 

x^2-14x-51

(x-17)(x+3)

300

Simplify the expression (4x+9)^2 

16x^2+72x+81

300

How many feet are in a mile?

1 mile = 5,280 feet

400

Simplify the expression

(x^2-8x^4-8x^3)-(8x+3x^4-3-6x^2)-(8x^4-2-6x^2)

-19x^4-8x^3+13x^2-8x+5

400

Find the product of 

(5x+8y^2)(x-6y^2)

5x^2-22xy^2-48y^4

400

Factor the expression completely

4x^4 − 12x^3 + 8x^2

4x^2(x − 2)(x − 1)

400

What is the factored form of 

x^2+3xy-10y^2

(x-2y)(x+5y)

400

Who was the original founder of the American Red Cross during the American Civil War?

Clara Barton

500

The total length of a fence around the quadrilateral-shaped garden shown is  3a^2 + 15a + 9 . Find the length of the missing side.

2a^2+18

500

Find the product of 

-5(x-2)(x^2+4x-3)(x+2)

-5x^4-20x^3+35x^2+80x-60

500

Factor the expression 

20x^2+38x+14

2(5x+7)(2x+1)

500

What is the special name for a situation like: 

(x-3)(x+3)=x^2-9

Difference of squares

500

What country is the unicorn the national animal for?

Scotland

600

FINAL JEOPARDY:

What is the capital of Canada

Ottawa