Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Multiplying Polynomials
Multiplicity and End Behavior
Potpourri
Christmas Trivia
100

Add the polynomials:

(2x + 2) + (3x + 1)



5x +3

100

What do you do when your multiplying polynomials?

Take each term of one polynomials and multiplying it by each term of the other. Multiply the coefficients and add the exponents.

100

What is the name for the point where a graph crosses the x-axis?

x-intercepts

100

If you drop a yellow hat in the Red Sea, what does it become?

wet

100

What is the name of the Grinch's dog?

Max

200

Add the polynomials 

(3x2 + 4x + 5) + (x2 + 5x + 2)

4x2 + 9x + 7

200

(5x2)(-2x) 

-10x3

200

What is the name for the point where the graph crosses the y-axis?

y-intercepts

200

What is full of holes but still holds water?

A sponge

200

In The Polar Express, what is the first gift of Christmas?

A bell from Santa’s sleigh

300

Add the polynomials:

(6x2 + 14x - 5) + (3x2 - 10)

9x2 + 14x - 15

300

2x(-8x2 + 3)

-16x+ 6x

300

A graph has the x-intercepts of -2 and 3.  What are the factors? Hint: (x_____)(x_____)

(x + 2)(x - 3)

300

What has 13 hearts, but no arms, legs, or bellybuttons?

A deck of cards

300

In the movie It’s a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings?

An angel gets it's wings

400

Add the polynomials 

(2x+ 1) + (2x2 - 2x + 6)

4x2 - 2x +7

400

(-10x)(-7x2)(-x)

70x4
400

A graph goes up at both (left and right) ends.  What is the end behavior?

As x goes to positive and negative infinity, f(x) goes to positive infinity.

400

What five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?


Short 

400

In the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries, what is the day after Christmas called?

Boxing day

500

Subtract the polynomials 

(3x2 - 2x - 2) - (2x2 - x + 1)

x2 - x -3

500

Solve

(x+2)(8x-2)

8x^2 + 14x - 4

500

A graph goes down at both (left and right) ends.  What is the end behavior?

As x goes to positive and negative infinity, f(x) goes to negative infinity.

500

What word is always pronounced wrong?

WRONG

500

What are the first words Frosty the Snowman says when he comes to life in the TV special?

Happy Birthday!