1. Classifying Polynomials
Monomial, Binomial, Trinomial, and Polynomials

2. Warm – Up!!!
Good Morning! As you walk in, please pick up your calculator and pick up a Unit 5 guided notes booklet from the podium!

3. Polynomials
Polynomial: algebraic expressions and equations that have multiple terms, coefficients, and exponents.
Example x3 + x + 1

4. Trinomials: three term Polynomials: more than 4 terms
Polynomials can be:
Monomials: one term
Binomials: two terms
Trinomials: three term
Polynomials: more than 4 terms

5. Degrees
When we are looking at degrees, we are looking at the exponents of our terms.
Degree of monomial: the sum of the exponents of the variables
Ex. 1 x4y3z
Degree of a polynomial: the degree of the term with the greatest degree.

6. Degree table

7. Classify the following:
Be sure and state the type of polynomial and degree.
x2+3x+1
x5y7
t+18

8. Classifying continued….
4. 7
5. 16t3 – t2 +4 x2

9. Classifying polynomials activity
You will be working in pairs for this activity!
Each person should have a puzzle activity. You need to cut the pieces apart and shuffle them. \
Once you have shuffled the pieces, switch with your partner and begin classifying the polynomials so the words match the right polynomials.
After you have put the puzzle together, get a piece of construction paper together and glue down both puzzles.
Write your name and your partner’s name on the paper. Then turn it in to the wire basket!