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ZIMSEC O-Level Additional Mathematics

6.1.2.1Polynomials: definition and operations

Polynomials: definition and operations in ZIMSEC O-Level Additional Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.1.2.1.1Form 3: define a polynomial and carry out operations with polynomials of order not more than three.

Lessons

  • Polynomials: terms, operations and long division

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Polynomials: definition and operations: sample question

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Find the coefficient of xx in the expansion of (3x−2)(x2+x−5)(3x - 2)\left(x^{2} + x - 5\right).

Only if the answer has a unit, e.g. cm or km/h.

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