Multiplying and Dividing 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 with non-negative integer exponents.

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How do you multiply two monomials?

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

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What is the product of (-7y^2) and (5y^4)?

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-35y^6

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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 (4x) and (2x^2)?

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8x^3

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What is the product of (6r) and (5r^2)?

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30r^3

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What is the product of (6x) and (6x^3)?

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36x^4

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What is the rule for multiplying variables with the same base?

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When multiplying variables with the same base, add their exponents.

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What is the coefficient in the monomial 7x^3?

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The coefficient is 7.

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What happens to the exponents when you multiply (x^a) and (x^b)?

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The exponents add up: x^(a+b).