Multiplying Binomials & Polynomials

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that contains exactly two terms.

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is an algebraic expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial that contains exactly three terms.

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How do you multiply two binomials?

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Use the distributive property (FOIL method): First, Outer, Inner, Last.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression.

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What is the coefficient in a polynomial?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of a polynomial.

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What is the difference between a monomial and a polynomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, while a polynomial can have multiple terms.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.