6.1.7 Lesson Summary

In this lesson, you learned how to:

• Determine the degree of polynomials.
• Add and subtract polynomials.
• Evaluate a polynomial function for a given value.
• Add and subtract polynomial functions.

Here are the activities that helped you reach those goals:

• 6.1.1: Understanding Polynomials
  • In this activity, you classified different types of polynomials. You also found the degree of different polynomials.
• 6.1.2: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
  • In this activity, you added and subtracted different types of polynomials by grouping like terms.
  • 6.1.2: Self Check
  • 6.1.2: Additional Resources
• 6.1.3: Evaluating a Polynomial Function for a Given Value
  • In this activity, you substituted given values into various polynomial functions and simplified to find solutions.
  • 6.1.3: Self Check
  • 6.1.3: Additional Resources
• 6.1.4: Adding and Subtracting Polynomial Functions
  • In this activity, you used the skills learned in previous activities to add and subtract polynomial functions. You were able to compare your work by evaluating the original and new polynomial functions using the same value.
  • 6.1.4: Self Check
  • 6.1.4: Additional Resources
• 6.1.5: Reviewing Polynomial Addition and Subtraction
  • In this activity, you reviewed all of the skills you learned adding and subtracting polynomials to solve a tic-tac-toe puzzle.

After these activities, you completed the following practice:

• 6.1.6: Practice