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What is the relevance of the order of operations in simplifying a polynomial?
Hi Chantalle,
This seems like a very broad question, and I am not sure if you are looking for something more specific. But here's my answer, see if it helps:
Order of operation matters regardless of what you're doing, whether it's simplifying polynomials, or even doing simple arithmetics (1+1*2 is equaled to 3, not 4). You can get completely different (and wrong ) answers if you do addition before you do multiplication or subtraction before division.
I hope this helps,
Jack
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Jack Cheng
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I can answer most questions in Math up to single-variable Calculus, including infinite series. I like to think very much, so questions with a lot of twists and turns are highly welcomed! Mathematical questions related to computer science are also highly welcomed! I can also answer some basic questions in discrete mathematics (logics, sets, some algorithms, basic number theory). I am also studying physics (mechanics in particluar), so I am willing to answer some questions relating to it.
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Majoring in Mathematics.
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I am sophomore/junior status in college working towards bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics.
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