Mastering Polynomial Multiplication Techniques

What is the result of multiplying x by x?

• x

• x^2

• 2x

• x^3

When multiplying 2x by 3y, what is the coefficient of the resulting term?

• 6

• 5

• 3

• 2

What is the area of a rectangle with length 12 and width 12?

• 124

• 144

• 148

• 120

In the area model, what is the product of 10 times 2?

• 22

• 20

• 12

• 10

What is the product of x times x in the area model?

• x

• x^3

• 2x

• x^2

What is the result of combining 3x and 11x?

• 14x

• 33x

• 8x

• 34x

What is the first step in using the distributive property to multiply polynomials?

• Add the coefficients

• Multiply the first term by each term in the second polynomial

• Combine like terms

• Square each term

What is the result of multiplying 2a squared by negative 7a?

• 14a^2

• -14a^2

• 14a^3

• -14a^3

When multiplying more than two polynomials, what should you focus on first?

• The polynomial with the lowest degree

• The polynomial with the highest degree

• Two polynomials at a time

• All polynomials at once

What is the final step in ensuring your polynomial expression is correct?

• Add all coefficients

• Multiply all terms again

• Check for like terms

• Write in standard form