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
Polynomials Intro
3:22 minutes
Problem 19b
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionIn Exercises 15–58, find each product. (x+7)(x+3)
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Distributive Property
The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. This property allows us to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside parentheses. In the context of the given expression (x + 7)(x + 3), we will distribute each term in the first parentheses by each term in the second parentheses to find the product.
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Combining Like Terms
Combining like terms is the process of simplifying an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. After applying the Distributive Property to (x + 7)(x + 3), we will have several terms that can be combined, such as x², 10x, and constants, to arrive at a simplified polynomial.
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Polynomial Multiplication
Polynomial multiplication involves multiplying two polynomials to produce a new polynomial. In this case, we are multiplying two binomials, (x + 7) and (x + 3). The result will be a quadratic polynomial, which is a polynomial of degree 2, typically expressed in the standard form ax² + bx + c.
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