Video Tutorial--Polynomial Concepts-Area Models 1

Topic

Polynomials

Description

This segment introduces the FOIL method and area models for multiplying binomials. Key concepts include monomials, binomials, and polynomial terms. The FOIL method expands products into first, outside, inside, and last terms, while area models provide a structured way of visualizing products. Examples show the application of these techniques to linear and quadratic expressions. The area model extends to trinomials, enabling calculations of polynomial degrees higher than two. Key vocabulary includes foil, monomials, trinomials, and polynomial degrees. These methods make multiplication of polynomial terms clear and visual.

The relevance of this video to the topic of Polynomials lies in its ability to contextualize abstract mathematical concepts through visual models and real-world applications. This helps students better understand the foundational principles of polynomials, particularly as they relate to operations and problem-solving.

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Video Tutorial--Polynomial Concepts-Area Models 1

What Are Polynomials?

Polynomials Are Made Up of Monomials

A monomial is a single expression that is usually the product of a number and one or more variables raised to a positive exponent power. Read the following definition.

A monomial is an example of a polynomial.

Binomials Are Made Up of Two Monomials

If you combine two monomials, you have a binomial, so long as the two monomials cannot be further added or subtracted. Read the following definition.

Notice how each binomial is made up of two monomials. Here’s an example of two monomials that, when combined, result in a monomial, not a binomial.

Trinomials Are Made Up of Three Monomials

If you combine three monomials, you have a trinomial, so long as the monomials cannot be further added or subtracted. Read the following definition.

Notice how each binomial is made up of three monomials. 

The Degree of a Polynomial

The term with the highest exponent determines the degree of the polynomial.

This is a polynomial of degree 1:

This is a polynomial of degree 2:

This is a polynomial of degree 3: