1. The document discusses polynomials, including adding and subtracting polynomials. It defines important terms used in working with polynomials like monomial, binomial, trinomial, coefficient, constant, and like terms.
2. Examples are provided for writing polynomials in standard form, adding polynomials, subtracting polynomials, and simplifying polynomials.
3. Homework assigned is problems 1-39 odd on page 378.