Multiplying Polynomials Explained

What is the result of multiplying 2x by x^2?

• 2x^2

• x^3

• 2x^3

• 2x

What is the result of multiplying 2x by -3x?

• 6x

• -6x^2

• -6x

• 6x^2

When combining like terms, what is the result of -6x^2 and 2x^2?

• -8x^2

• 4x^2

• -4x^2

• 6x^2

What is the result of combining -4x and -6x?

• 10x

• -2x

• 2x

• -10x

What is the first step in the vertical method for multiplying polynomials?

• Subtract the polynomials

• Place the trinomial on top and the binomial underneath

• Multiply the constants first

• Add the polynomials

In the vertical method, what is the result of multiplying 5x by x^2?

• 5x^2

• 5x^3

• 10x^2

• x^3

In the vertical method, what is the result of multiplying -2 by -3x?

• 5x

• -5x

• 6x

• -6x

What is the area of a rectangular porch with length x + 6 and width x^2 + 4x - 2?

• x^3 + 10x^2 + 22x - 12

• x^3 + 4x^2 - 2x

• x^2 + 4x - 2

• x + 6

What is the result of multiplying x by -2 in the vertical method?

• x

• -2x

• 2x

• -x

What is the result of adding 6x^2 and 4x^2?

• 4x^2

• 6x^2

• 2x^2

• 10x^2