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ALGEBRA & POLYNOMIALS FORMATIVE CHECKPOINT

Learning Goal Success Criteria Level Feedback

KNOWLEDGE

I can use the multiplication, division rule and I can

Manipulate derive and understand the power of a power rule
numerical I can apply it to simplify expressions involving one
and and two variables with positive and negative
exponents.
polynomial
expressions. I can add and subtract polynomials and name their
type, degree and coefficients.
I can multiply a polynomial by a monomial
involving the same variable.

APPLICATION

I can model and solve real-world problems that

involve different unknowns by using variables in
terms and polynomials.

COMMUNICATION

I can communicate my solutions in a clear and

organized thinking process and use proper
conventions effectively.

I can connect real-world problems with algebraic

representations through ‘let statements’ and
‘therefore statements’.
THINKING

I can derive, through the investigation and

examination of patterns, the exponent rules.

I can plan and carry out a solution to a geometrical

problem using algebra and polynomial operations.

1. Simplify and express as a single power with a positive exponent.

( 3 x 2 y 2 )( −10 x 3 y 3 )
3
(a) (−4ab 5) 2
(b) 15 x y

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2. Simplify.
(a) (7t + 4) + (–2t + 5) + (4t – 6) (b)–8p(9p – 6) (c) –2[–4m + 6(m – 1)]

3. Complete the chart.

Type of Degree of Coefficient of Degree of
Polynomial
Polynomial Polynomial First Term Third Term
–7x6y2z + 5x4y4 + 2x2y4z2

4. The Social Justice Club is raising money to help build a school in Kenya. They are selling wristbands and
buttons at lunch. They charge $2.50 per wristband and $1.25 per button.
(a) Write an algebraic expression for the total funds raised. Define variables and include let statements.

(b) Find the total funds raised, if they sold 72 wristbands and 48 buttons.

5. (a) Circle the expressions that are equivalent.

5t2 + 4t 5t2 + 4 5t2 + 0t 5t2

(b) Explain what a zero coefficient will do to a term. Why?

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6. Alexander and Nina are completing some of their community service hours this summer by painting
the line around the outside of a local soccer field. To know how much paint to buy, they must find the
perimeter of the field.

Alexander claims, “I can calculate the perimeter of the field by using the formula
P=2( ℓ+ω) ”

Nina replies, “That’s not right! The correct formula is P=2 ℓ+2 ω ”

(a) Who is correct? Provide evidence to support your answer.

(b) Find another way to write a valid formula for the perimeter of a rectangle and explain why it works.

(c) Even though Alexander and Nina calculated the perimeter properly, they ran out of paint.
Discuss at least two possible reasons for this situation.

7. When 82008 is expressed as an integer, what is its last digit?

(Hint: Your calculator will not give you the answer, so use smaller powers of 8 and patterns to determine your answer!)

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8. The perimeter of the triangle shown is 5x2 + 3x + 4.

(a) Find the expression that represents the length of the missing side. 2x2 – 3x – 2
x2 + 2x + 1

???

(b) If x2 +1 = 26 cm, what is the perimeter of the entire triangle?

Perimeter =

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