NJSLA Algebra I Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions. Practice it free.

Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials and understand the relationship between zeros and factors. This Algebra I reporting domain maps to 5 practice skills and 8 representative questions from the playable bank.

Algebra IA-APR5 mapped skills
What the test measures

Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions skills

  1. A-APR.A.1 Understand that polynomials form a system analogous to the integers

  2. A-APR.B.2 Know and apply the Remainder Theorem

  3. A-APR.B.3 Identify zeros of polynomials when suitable factorizations are available and use the zeros to construct a rough graph of the function defined by the polynomial

Standards basis

New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Mathematics (NJSLS-M), aligned to Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSS-M) — New Jersey

How the NJSLA reports it

NJSLA math is built on the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Mathematics, which closely follow the Common Core domain structure and progressions. The assessment is organized by grade-level and end-of-course reporting aligned to those standards rather than by a separate proprietary framework.

Blueprint & weighting

NJDOE publishes statewide assessment administration information and grade/course coverage, but no official public math-domain weighting blueprint was located in the retrieved primary materials.

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Practice playeasy

Which expression is equivalent to (7p)(pq)(2q)?(7p)(pq)(2q)\textsf{?}

Multiply the coefficients: 712=14.7 \cdot 1 \cdot 2 = 14\textsf{.} Add the exponents on pp and on qq: p1+1q1+1=p2q2.p^{1+1} q^{1+1} = p^{2} q^{2}\textsf{.} So the product is 14p2q2.14p^{2}q^{2}\textsf{.}

Practice playmedium

Simplify: (9x24x)(3x24x+5).(9x^2 - 4x) - (3x^2 - 4x + 5)\textsf{.}

Distribute the minus sign: (9x24x)3x2+4x5.(9x^2 - 4x) - 3x^2 + 4x - 5\textsf{.} Combine x2x^2 terms: 9x23x2=6x2.9x^2 - 3x^2 = 6x^2\textsf{.} The xx terms cancel: 4x+4x=0.-4x + 4x = 0\textsf{.} The constant is 5.-5\textsf{.} Result: 6x25.6x^2 - 5\textsf{.}

Practice playeasy

Which expression is equivalent to (x1)(x6)(x - 1)(x - 6)?

Expand: (x1)(x6)=x26xx+6=x27x+6(x - 1)(x - 6) = x^2 - 6x - x + 6 = x^2 - 7x + 6.

Practice playeasy

Which expression is equivalent to (3x2)2(3x - 2)^{2}?

(3x2)2=(3x)22(3x)(2)+22=9x212x+4(3x - 2)^{2} = (3x)^{2} - 2(3x)(2) + 2^{2} = 9x^{2} - 12x + 4.

Practice playeasy

What are all and only the zeros of the polynomial defined by p(x)=x26x+9p(x)=x^2-6x+9?

Factor: x26x+9=(x3)2x^2-6x+9=(x-3)^2. Set the factor equal to zero: (x3)2=0(x-3)^2=0, so (x3)=0x=3(x-3)=0 \Rightarrow x=3. The zero 33 has multiplicity 22, so the zeros are 33 and 33.

Practice playeasy

Which expression is equivalent to (5x)(3x)?(5x)(3x)\textsf{?}

Multiply the coefficients: 53=15.5 \cdot 3 = 15\textsf{.} Add the exponents on xx: x1+1=x2.x^{1+1} = x^{2}\textsf{.} So the product is 15x2.15x^{2}\textsf{.}

Practice playmedium

Simplify: (7x2+2x3)(5x22x+1).(7x^2 + 2x - 3) - (5x^2 - 2x + 1)\textsf{.}

Distribute the minus sign: (7x2+2x3)5x2+2x1.(7x^2 + 2x - 3) - 5x^2 + 2x - 1\textsf{.} Combine x2x^2 terms: 7x25x2=2x2.7x^2 - 5x^2 = 2x^2\textsf{.} Combine xx terms: 2x+2x=4x.2x + 2x = 4x\textsf{.} Combine constants: 31=4.-3 - 1 = -4\textsf{.} Result: 2x2+4x4.2x^2 + 4x - 4\textsf{.}

Practice playeasy

Which expression is equivalent to (x+3)(x+3)9(x + 3)(x + 3) - 9?

Expand: (x+3)(x+3)=x2+6x+9(x + 3)(x + 3) = x^2 + 6x + 9. Then subtract 99: x2+6x+99=x2+6xx^2 + 6x + 9 - 9 = x^2 + 6x.

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