Table of contents
- 0. Review of College Algebra4h 43m
- 1. Measuring Angles39m
- 2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles2h 5m
- 3. Unit Circle1h 19m
- 4. Graphing Trigonometric Functions1h 19m
- 5. Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Basic Trigonometric Equations1h 41m
- 6. Trigonometric Identities and More Equations2h 34m
- 7. Non-Right Triangles1h 38m
- 8. Vectors2h 25m
- 9. Polar Equations2h 5m
- 10. Parametric Equations1h 6m
- 11. Graphing Complex Numbers1h 7m
0. Review of College Algebra
Solving Linear Equations
3:34 minutes
Problem 43a
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionFind each product. See Example 5. 4x² (3x³ + 2x² - 5x +1)
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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 of one polynomial to every term of another polynomial. This process requires applying the distributive property, ensuring that all combinations of terms are multiplied together. For example, in the expression 4x²(3x³ + 2x² - 5x + 1), each term in the polynomial (3x³, 2x², -5x, and 1) must be multiplied by 4x².
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Combining Like Terms
After multiplying polynomials, the next step is to combine like terms, which are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. This simplification is crucial for expressing the final result in its simplest form. For instance, if the multiplication yields terms like 12x⁵ and 8x⁵, these can be combined to form 20x⁵.
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Degree of a Polynomial
The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression. Understanding the degree is important for determining the behavior of the polynomial, such as its end behavior and the number of roots. In the given example, the highest degree term after multiplication will dictate the overall degree of the resulting polynomial.
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