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Expressions with polynomials and notable products

Mathematics — first biennium · Lesson

Polynomials · 9

Choose the strategy before calculating

In an expression, do not start calculating immediately. First inspect the parenthesized block and decide whether it is a general product, a sum-times-difference product, or a binomial square. Only then expand that block and reduce the final result.

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Guiding question

Which structure do you recognize in the first block? Choose the rule before calculating, not after.

What you need to know before the exercises

In this lesson: Choose the correct strategy, expand the priority block and reduce an expression involving polynomials and notable products.

You can already assume: Addition/subtraction, polynomial multiplication and notable products.

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Choose, expand, reduce

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Guide
  1. Look only at the first block and identify its structure.
  2. Fully apply the chosen rule to the first block.
  3. Combine the result with the outside term and reduce like terms.
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