Using operations to simplify polynomials

The video tutorial covers simplifying and multiplying polynomials. It begins with simplifying a trinomial subtracted from a binomial by distributing the negative sign and combining like terms. The tutorial then moves on to multiplying a binomial by a trinomial using the distributive property, emphasizing the importance of identifying and combining like terms.

What is the first step when subtracting one polynomial from another?

• Add the polynomials together

• Distribute the negative sign across the terms

• Combine all terms immediately

• Ignore the negative sign

Why can't you combine terms with different exponents?

• They are not like terms

• They are both constants

• They have the same base

• They are both variables

What property is used when multiplying a binomial by a trinomial?

• Identity Property

• Commutative Property

• Distributive Property

• Associative Property

When multiplying polynomials, what should you do after distributing the terms?

• Add all terms together

• Combine like terms

• Subtract the terms

• Divide the terms

What is the result of multiplying a term with a^3 by a term with b^2?

• a^3b^2

• a^2b^2

• a^5b^2

• a^3b^3