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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is an algebraic expression that consists of a single term, which can be a number, a variable, or a product of numbers and variables.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is an algebraic expression that consists of two terms separated by a plus or minus sign.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is an algebraic expression that consists of three terms.

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How do you multiply monomials?

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

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by each term in a binomial or polynomial.

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What is the result of multiplying 5xy(6x - y)?

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The result is 30x²y - 5xy².

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When multiplying polynomials, what do you do with the exponents?

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When multiplying polynomials, you add the exponents of like bases.

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What is the result of simplifying 3x³(2x² + 9x + 6)?

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The result is 6x⁵ + 27x⁴ + 18x³.

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What is the result of simplifying 2x²(x + 5)?

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The result is 2x³ + 10x².

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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.