Multiplying polynomials: Area model

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What is a polynomial?

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

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What is the area model for multiplying polynomials?

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The area model is a visual representation that uses rectangles to represent the product of two polynomials, where the dimensions of each rectangle correspond to the terms of the polynomials.

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What does the term 'degree' of a polynomial refer to?

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

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How do you identify the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree in the polynomial.

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What is the process of combining like terms in a polynomial?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting coefficients of terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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The linear terms need to be simplified.

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Where does the value -2 go in the area model?

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The value -2 goes in position B.

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