Polynomials and Radicals

There are certain algebraic skills from previous courses that will be used repeatedly in this
course as new concepts are explored. A review of some topics can be found in Appendix A of
the text. If you need a refresher for the problems in this assignment, refer to Appendix
sections:

• A-1: Evaluate expressions and Order of Operations
• A-2: Pythagorean Theorem
• A-3: Polynomial Operations
• A-4: Factoring
• A-7: Radicals and Roots

Complete the following problems on a separate sheet of paper. Demonstrate your
understanding of the processes involved by showing all work

Evaluate

Simplify

Factor completely

Hint: use grouping

Solve

20. How long is a wire that reaches from the top of a 17-ft pole to a point on the ground 8 ft
from the bottom of the pole?