Multiplying Monomials: Product Rule

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If you don't "see" an exponent on a variable, what is the exponent on that variable?

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1

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When multiplying monomials, what do you do with the exponents on variable terms?

Back

Add them

Front

What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term.

Front

What is the product rule for exponents?

Back

When multiplying two powers with the same base, add the exponents.

Front

What is the exponent of a variable in the expression 5x?

Back

1

Front

Multiply the monomials: (3x^2)(4x^3)

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12x^5

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Multiply the monomials: (2a^4)(5a^2)

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10a^6

Front

What happens to the coefficient when multiplying monomials?

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Multiply the coefficients together.

Front

What is the result of (x^3)(x^2)?

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x^5

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What is the result of (2y^5)(3y^2)?

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6y^7