Table of contents
- 0. Review of Algebra4h 16m
- 1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m
- 2. Graphs of Equations43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
- 7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 6m
- 8. Conic Sections2h 23m
- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 19m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
0. Review of Algebra
Multiplying Polynomials
3:32 minutes
Problem 37c
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionFind each product. See Examples 3–5. (m-n+k)(m+2n-3k)
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Polynomial Multiplication
Polynomial multiplication involves distributing each term in one polynomial to every term in another polynomial. This process is often referred to as the FOIL method for binomials, which stands for First, Outside, Inside, Last. Understanding how to combine like terms after distribution is crucial for simplifying the resulting expression.
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Like Terms
Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, in the expression 3m and 5m, both terms are like terms because they both contain the variable m to the first power. Identifying and combining like terms is essential for simplifying polynomial expressions after multiplication.
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Distributive Property
The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing us to multiply a single term by each term within a parenthesis. This property is fundamental in polynomial multiplication, as it enables the systematic expansion of expressions. Mastery of this property is key to accurately finding products of polynomials.
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