Module 3: Operations on Polynomials
What is a polynomial? How can you add, subtract, multiply, divide, and factor polynomials? How can you use algebra tiles to model these operations? What role does the graphing calculator play in factoring polynomials? By the end of this module, you will be able to answer each of these questions. Get ready to learn about polynomials and the many operations that can be performed on polynomials.
Getting Started
Before you learn about operations on polynomials, take a moment to see how many terms related to polynomials you already know by completing this non-graded interactivity. Click the player button to get started.
Key Vocabulary
To view the definitions for these key vocabulary terms, visit the course glossary.
| binomial | factor completely | perfect square trinomial |
| constant | leading coefficient | polynomial |
| degree of a monomial | like terms | prime polynomial |
| degree of a polynomial | monomial | trinomial |
| difference of squares | parabola | x-intercept |