Applying the Distributive Property to a Trinomial

The video tutorial covers solving a multiplication problem using the distributive property. It begins with an introduction to the problem, followed by a detailed explanation of applying the distributive property. The tutorial then discusses how to multiply exponents and combine terms correctly. Finally, it addresses student questions and clarifies common errors encountered during the process.

Why does 12X not turn into 12X4 when multiplying? Explain your reasoning.

What is the result of multiplying X^3 and X^2? Describe the multiplication of these exponents.