Introduction to Polynomials

We have seen a nice variety of algebraic equations by now, so let's hone in on a specific kind that we will be working with a lot. These are called polynomials. Let's quickly define what they are and some of their properties, so that we can learn all about how to solve them in the next few clips!

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[amchedli]

Hey Prof. Dave just a suggestion: what if every 5-10 clips you had a small review quiz of 10-15 questions. It would help with further comprehension as well as retention of material for your students.

[boopteehee]

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[lizabarabanova]

Read the definition in Wikipedia and compared it with yours. Yours is way much clearer. I just admire the quality of your explanations and videos in general. Super professional!

[arkanrb]

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[yuugi]

I feel like.... im straying further away from reality

[science-y]

Woah.. my mind is blown.. I mean..how you literally covered these important things in just 5 minutes

[jayw]

"Lets put that reverence in to our pockets!".... yes sir!!

[MCGR]

trying to save myself rn, thanks for the playlist

[syedaqibfida]

Hi Prof Dave!

I am confused regarding the real life application of the polynomials.

What kind of real life problem involves modelling by using higher exponents of the same variable, x and then slowly decreasing them forming a polynomial?

[DanielleDagg]

There may or may not be a part 2 of this video

[Gd_Monsterforce]

To simplify it or make things easier, (2x^2 + 4x) must be -10 because 2x^2 + 4x + 10 = 0 so, try and make 2x^2 + 4x = -10

[yamatanoorochi]

4:33 I shall sacrifice my calculator to my lord and savior dr dave

[princesselyzajeanetamayao]

2x^2+4x+10
2(-1)^2+4(-1)+10
PEMDAS
=12 is the correct answer

[pradeepsharma]

WHAT ???? ALL WHOLE NUMBERS ARE POSITIVE .. ISN'T IT ME DAVE ...

[OkSid]

Why am I feeling like I am going to get rekt in a next part?

[timsn]

Sixth degree is sextic, seventh is heptic, eighth is octic.

[siddhantpalyekar]

I'm still confused with the order of operation rules

[petricor]

4:10 Wrong word bozo, it’s GENIUS, 🙄

[amirmagonid]

Reverence and worship the Lord my God and Him alone do I serve. You may mock Him now, but you will stand before Him as you are judged by Him eventually.