multiply binomials

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that contains exactly two terms, such as (x + 3) or (2y - 5).

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Multiply: (a + b)(a - b)

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a^2 - b^2

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

Back

The standard form of a polynomial is when the terms are arranged in descending order of their degrees.

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Multiply: (x + 4)(x + 2)

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x^2 + 6x + 8

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What is a trinomial?

Back

A trinomial is a polynomial that contains exactly three terms, such as (x^2 + 2x + 1).

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Multiply: (2x)(3x^2)

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6x^3

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Classify by number of terms: 5x^4 + 3x^2 - 2

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Trinomial

Front

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

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x^2 - 1

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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 polynomial.

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Multiply: (3x + 2)(x - 5)

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3x^2 - 13x - 10