Paolo Ruffini

Here you will find the explanation of who Paolo Ruffini was: his biography, his main mathematical contributions, all his works, what he invented, anecdotes, etc. Who was Paolo Ruffini? Paolo Ruffini was a famous mathematician, philosopher and physician who was born on September 22, 1765 in Valentano, Italy, and died on May 10, 1822 in …

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Multiplying polynomials

On this post we explain how to multiply polynomials. You will see examples of multiplications of polynomials and, also, exercises solved step by step. Finally, you will find what are the properties of the multiplication of polynomials. However, to understand the concept of multiplication of polynomials, we will go from the most simple product to …

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Subtracting polynomials

On this post we explain how to do the subtraction of polynomials. Also, you will find several examples and step-by-step solved exercises of subtractions of polynomials. How to subtract polynomials To subtract two polynomials, subtract the terms of the polynomials that are like terms. That is, the subtraction of polynomials consists of subtracting the terms …

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Adding polynomials

On this post you will find the explanation of how to do the addition of polynomials. Also, you will see examples of sums of polynomials and even exercises solved step by step. Finally, we also explain what are the properties of this type of operation with polynomials. How to add polynomials To add two or …

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Powers of monomials

Here we explain how to find the power of a monomial. Also, you will see several examples of powers of monomials and exercises with solutions to practice. How to calculate the power of a monomial To calculate the power of a monomial, raise each element of the monomial to the exponent of the power. That …

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Dividing monomials

On this post we explain how to do a division of monomials. Also, you will see examples of divisions of monomials and exercises with solutions to practice. How to divide a monomial by a monomial In mathematics, the result of the division of two monomials is another monomial whose coefficient is equal to the quotient …

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Parts of an algebraic expression

Here we explain all the parts of an algebraic expression. Also, you will find several practice problems on identifying the parts of an algebraic expression. Before seeing what are the parts of an algebraic expression, remember that an algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables and algebraic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and exponentiation). …

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