Multiplying Binomials and Trinomials Quiz

What is the first step in multiplying a binomial by a trinomial?

• Use the distribution method

• Add the terms together

• Subtract the trinomial from the binomial

• Divide the binomial by the trinomial

When distributing the first term of the binomial, what is the result of multiplying x by 2x^2?

• x^3

• 4x^2

• 2x^3

• 2x^2

What do you get when you multiply 5 by -4 during the distribution process?

• 9

• -20

• 20

• -9

How do you simplify the expression after distributing all terms?

• By adding all coefficients

• By dividing by the highest power of x

• By combining like terms

• By multiplying all terms again

What is the final simplified form of the expression after multiplying the binomial x + 5 with the trinomial 2x^2 - x - 4?

• 2x^3 + 10x^2 + 5x + 20

• 2x^3 + 9x^2 + 9x + 20

• 2x^3 + 10x^2 - 5x - 20

• 2x^3 + 9x^2 - 9x - 20