- Simplify a Polynomial
A polynomial is simplified if all operations are completed according
to the order of operations agreement, all similar terms have been combined,
and the terms of the polynomial are written in descending degree.
- Simplify
To simplify means to carry out all operations, according to the
order of operations agreement, and to write the answer in a specified
form:
if it is a numerical expression, write as a single number;
if it is a numerical expression including a fraction, write as
a single number or as a reduced fraction;
if it is a polynomial (or an algebraic expression), write
the answer with similar terms combined and in the order of descending
degree.
- Evaluate
To evaluate an algebraic expression means to replace the variables
by specified values and then to simplify the resulting numerical expression.
- You need to make an effort to distinguish the difference of the meaning
of the words simplify and evaluate.
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