Multiplying Polynomials

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Define a polynomial.

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables (also called indeterminates) raised to non-negative integer powers and coefficients, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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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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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is written in descending order of the degree of its terms, from the highest degree to the lowest.

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What is the FOIL method?

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The FOIL method is a technique for multiplying two binomials, which stands for First, Outside, Inside, Last, referring to the order in which you multiply the terms.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that contains exactly two terms.