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#1 2024-09-26 02:53:54

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Make Up Two Polynomials

Make up two polynomials that factor into a perfect square. Use x as your variable.

Then do this:

A. Add the polynomials

B. Subtract the polynomials

C. Multiply the polynomials.

D. Evaluate the two polynomials when x = 1/7.


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#2 Today 04:03:28

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Re: Make Up Two Polynomials

This is a nice exercise that shows how factoring patterns behave in various operations.  Try (x+2)^2 and (x−3)^2.  You'll see that the symmetry in their construction simplifies the outcomes whether you add, subtract, or multiply them.  Additionally, evaluating at x=1/7 demonstrates how small values affect polynomial outputs, serving as a useful reminder of the connection between algebra and real numbers.


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