How to Simplify an Expression - BE CAREFUL when Simplifying
How to simplify a polynomial expression. Apply the distributive property and then add like terms. Multiply using the distributive property and then combine like terms.
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The properties of real numbers are very important in our study of Algebra. These properties can be applied in Algebra because a variable is simply a letter that represents a real number. The distributive property is one that we apply often when simplifying algebraic expressions. Given real numbers a, b, c: a(b + c) = ab + ac
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Chapter 5 - Polynomials and Their Operations
5.1 Rules of Exponents (Integer Exponents)
5.2 Introduction to Polynomials and Evaluating
5.3 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
5.4 Multiplying Polynomials and Special Products
5.5 Dividing Polynomials (Synthetic Division)
5.6 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation
5.7 Review Exercises and Sample Exam