Algebra I

Chapter 7: Polynomials

Concepts/Skills

 Naming polynomials, based upon degree and number of terms

 Identifying a polynomial’s leading coefficient, degree, and number of terms
 Adding & Subtracting polynomials
 Multiplying binomials (using FOIL) or binomials by trinomials
 Multiply squares of binomials and conjugate binomials
 Factoring polynomials
o Factoring out the GCF
o Factoring out -1
o Trinomials with a leading coefficient of 1
o Trinomials with a leading coefficient other than 1
o Differences of squares
o Perfect square trinomials
o Factoring polynomials completely
o Factoring by Grouping
 Solving equations by factoring
 Solving word problems
o Areas/Volumes
o Distance/Time