1. Chapter 5 Polynomials: An Introduction to Algebra

2. §5.1 – Fundamental Operations Review order of operations – PEMDAS Algebraic expressions – Term, coefficient, exponent Evaluate algebraic expressions given values Problems 5.1 #10, 20, 42 (p. 204)

3. §5.2 – Simplifying Expressions Removing parenthesis – Distributing a + or – Like terms – What are they – Combining Problems 5.2 #4, 34, 52, 76 (p. 207)

4. §5.3 – Addition and subtraction of polynomials Polynomials – Monomial, binomial, trinomial, polynomial Degree – Term – Polynomial Addition of polynomials Subtraction of polynomials Problems 5.3 #20, 24, 42 (p. 211)

5. §5.4 – Multiplication of Monomials Rules for exponents Problems 5.4 #2, 12, 22, 48, 68 (p. 213)

6. §5.5 – Multiplication of Polynomials Distributive Property Vertical multiplication (yuck!) Problems 5.5 #22, 44, 66 (p. 215)

7. §5.6 – Division by a monomial Monomial divided by monomial Polynomial divided by monomial Problems 5.6 #4, 20, 38 (p. 217)