Multiplying Polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What does it mean to multiply polynomials?

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Multiplying polynomials involves using the distributive property to multiply each term in one polynomial by each term in another polynomial.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.

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Simplify: 5(3x + 2)

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15x + 10

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Find the sum: (2x² + 5x - 7) + (3 - 4x² + 6x)

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-2x² + 11x - 4

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Multiply: (x + 5)(x + 4)

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x² + 9x + 20

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Multiply: (5x + 2)(x² - 3x + 6)

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5x³ - 13x² + 24x + 12

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Multiply: (x - 5)(x + 1)

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x² - 4x - 5

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with exactly three terms.