[a]U6D2 Multiplying Polynomial Expressions

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What is a polynomial expression?

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A polynomial expression 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 does it mean to multiply polynomial expressions?

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Multiplying polynomial expressions involves distributing each term in the first polynomial by each term in the second polynomial and combining like terms.

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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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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 a 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 are like terms in a polynomial?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.