From 9988a7ea1811a049b4cd05369e13e2e3d1e4f8bc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: James Su Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2019 23:27:22 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update Unit 2: Polynomials.md --- Grade 9/Math/MPM1DZ/Unit 2: Polynomials.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/Grade 9/Math/MPM1DZ/Unit 2: Polynomials.md b/Grade 9/Math/MPM1DZ/Unit 2: Polynomials.md index 6132d26..3453ff3 100644 --- a/Grade 9/Math/MPM1DZ/Unit 2: Polynomials.md +++ b/Grade 9/Math/MPM1DZ/Unit 2: Polynomials.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ ## Introduction to Polynomials - A ```variable``` is a letter that represents one or more numbers -- An ```algebraic expression``` is a combination of variables and constants ```(e.g. x+y+6. y + 8)``` +- An ```algebraic expression``` is a combination of variables and constants (e.g. $`x+y+6, y + 8`$) - When a specific value is assigned to a variable in a algebraic expression, this is known as substitution. ## Methods to solve a polynomial 1. ```Combine like terms``` @@ -13,9 +13,9 @@ - An algebraic expression is an expression with numbers, variables, and operations. You may expand or simplify equations thereon. ## Factoring -- Two methods of solving; decomposition and criss-cross. First of all, the polynomial must be in the form of a quadratic -- equation (ax2 + bx + c). As well, simplify the polynomial, so that all common factors are outside -- (e.g 5x + 10 = 5(x + 2) ). +- Two methods of solving; decomposition and criss-cross. +- First of all, the polynomial must be in the form of a quadratic equation ($`ax^2 + bx + c`$). +- As well, simplify the polynomial, so that all common factors are outside (e.g $`5x + 10 = 5(x + 2) )`$. |Type of Polynomial|Definition| |:-----------------|:---------|