Learn how to distribute a negative x to a trinomial

The video tutorial explains the process of multiplying a monomial by an expression using the distributive property. It begins by distinguishing between multiplying binomials and monomials with expressions. The distributive property is introduced, emphasizing its importance when terms are separated by addition or subtraction. The instructor demonstrates the multiplication process step-by-step, showing how to handle negative signs and combine like terms. The session concludes with a simplified expression and an opportunity for questions.

What is the distributive property and how is it applied when multiplying a term by an expression?

Explain the process of multiplying a monomial by a polynomial expression.

Can you provide an example of multiplying a negative monomial by a polynomial and explain the steps?

What happens to the signs when multiplying negative and positive terms?

How do you combine like terms after applying the distributive property?