Brightstorm Q & A : Is it better to evaluate a polynomial before or after you collect like terms?

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after. wouldn't it be confusing if you did it before?

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tori. January 26, 2011

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if you put the polynomial first together there is less confusion and errors

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GURUKID January 26, 2011

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Think about it...after :)

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monki January 26, 2011

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I would always collect like terms before doing anything else.

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TeacherDenBraber January 26, 2011

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Think think think!!!!!! (Go's through brain cells :D) I GOT IT! IT'S MORE CONFUSING :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D lol

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ChromeRedCat January 26, 2011

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after

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monki January 27, 2011

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