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Polynomial Word Problem-Review

Example:

Problem: The sides of a triangular board are represented by the expressions: 5x2 +
3, 3x2 – 2x, and 4x + 2.
Write the simplest expression.

Step 1: A triangle is represented by the expressions

5x2 + 3, 3x2 – 2x and 4x + 2.

Step 2: The simplest expression of triangular board is formed by combining like terms.

Step 3: = 5x2 + 3x2 - 2x + 4x + 3 + 2

= 8x2 + 2x + 5

Step 4: Answer: 8x2 + 2x + 5

Practice this skill by completing the problems below

Do the following:

1. The sides of a triangular box are represented by the expressions 2x2 +3, 4x2 –
3x, and 4x + 5. Write the simplest expression.

2. In a debate contest, Sam gives Mick a 80 words head start. After t seconds,
Mick have spoken 4t + 80 words from the 1st word and Sam have spoken 5t from
the first. How far ahead of Sam is Mick after t seconds?

3. A circular carpet has an area of 10– 8x2. There are two rectangular shadings
3x2, 6x2 in the carpet. Find the expression for the carpet without the shadings.

4. You ordered some items. If c represents the cost of one chain and p is the
cost of one pin. Write an expression for the total cost of 25 chains and 15 pins.

5. The sides of a triangular plate are represented by the expressions 2x2 +4, 8x2 –
2x, and 3x + 6. Write the simplest expression.

6. In a skating contest, John gives Mark a 60 meter head start. After t seconds,
Mark is a distance 6t + 60 from the starting line and John is a distance of 7t from
the starting line. How far ahead of John is Mark after t seconds?

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