Multiplying Monomials

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, which can be a number, a variable, or a product of numbers and variables raised to non-negative integer powers.

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How do you multiply two monomials?

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To multiply two monomials, multiply their coefficients and add the exponents of like bases.

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What is the product of 2n^4 and 5n^4?

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10n^8

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What is the product of 6m^3n^3 and 8m^2n^3?

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48m^5n^6

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What is the product of 7v^3 and 10u^3v^5?

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70u^3v^8

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What is the product of (3c^2) and (10c^7)?

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30c^9

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What is the product of 9xy^2 and 9x^5y^2?

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81x^6y^4

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What happens to the exponents when multiplying like bases?

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When multiplying like bases, you add the exponents.

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What is the coefficient in the monomial 4x^3?

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The coefficient is 4.

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What is the degree of the monomial 5a^2b^3?

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The degree is 5 (2 from a^2 and 3 from b^3).