Polynomials may be defined as any expression containing a number of both variables and constants. You were probably introduced to them in high school, but the college level increases what you can do with them substantially. The variables in these expressions may be combined in several ways, and college students need to understand them all. If you are struggling with the polynomials in your college course, Varsity Tutors can refer you to an experienced polynomials tutor who can help you make sense of them.
Here are some examples of what you may study during college polynomials tutoring sessions:
- Evaluating polynomial expressions (subbing in a value for all of the variables and simplifying)
- Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
- Multiplying a Polynomial by a Monomial
- Multiplying Binomials (FOIL)
- Multiplication with Three or More Polynomials
- Special Products (Polynomials with Unique Multiplication Rules)
- Perfect Squares
Chances are, you need more help with some of those topics than others. Private polynomials tutoring sessions allow you to concentrate on exactly what you need to so that you can make the most of your study time. Your tutor can provide more practice problems than your textbook contains, enabling you to spend as much time as you need on any topic. Any questions you have can also be addressed in a timely manner, allowing you to seek assistance before the material feels too overwhelming.