Multiplying Polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, 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.

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What is the product of two binomials?

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The product of two binomials can be found using the distributive property or the FOIL method (First, Outside, Inside, Last).

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What does it mean to multiply polynomials?

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Multiplying polynomials involves distributing each term in one polynomial to every term in the other polynomial.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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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.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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How do you classify polynomials by the number of terms?

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Polynomials can be classified as monomials (1 term), binomials (2 terms), trinomials (3 terms), or polynomials with more than three terms.

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with exactly three terms.