Algebra 1
Quiz: Thursday, April 4, 2012
Sections: 8-3 Scientific Notation
8-4 Polynomials
8-5 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Terminology:
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Monomial
Polynomial
Binomial
Trinomial
Degree of Polynomial
Leading Coefficient
Skills:
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Convert from standard to scientific notation
1) 457,000,000
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Convert from scientific notation to standard
1) 4.5 x 10-3
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3) 40 x 10-6
2) .0000356
2) 3.45 x 104
Multiply and divide numbers in scientific notation
1) (1.5 x 10-4) (3 x 106)
2) (4 x 103) (5 x 105)
4) .04 x 10-3
3)
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12 x 10-5
6 x 10-4
12 x 103
2)
xy 2
3) x 4 + 3x 2 - 5x 3
6
4) 3x +
4
3
Put a polynomial in standard form
Determine the degree and leading coefficient of a polynomial
1) x 4 + 3x 2 - 5x 3
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4 x 108
Recognize a monomial/polynomial/binomial/trinomial
1) x -2
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4)
2) 5y -1 - 4y 2 + 5y 2 + 6y + 3
Add and subtract polynomials
Kuta Worksheet Practice
3) -3x 2y - 6y 3 - 4xy 2 - 5x 3