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10 Simplifying Polynomial Expressions

In this chapter, you apply your skills in multiplying polynomials to the pro-

cess of simplifying polynomial expressions.

Identifying Polynomials

A polynomial expression is composed of poly-

nomials only and can contain grouping symbols,

multiplication, addition, subtraction, and raising

to nonzero powers only.

Problem Specify whether the expression is a polynomial expression.

a. 522 ()− 5

b. −+ 8 −

5

2

xy^3227

x

c. ()))(()( +()(^2

d. 45 ()^3232 y 5 (()y^11

e. xy

xy

(^22) y
(^22) y
f. 24 xx^2 [( 35 x 555 xx− 4 )]
No division by polynomials or
raising polynomials to negative
powers is allowed in a polynomial
expression.