5.C: Multiply Polynomials

Overview

The purpose of this lesson is to learn how to multiply polynomials.

This lesson will address the following CCRS Standard(s) for Algebra:

  • A.APR.1: Understand that polynomials form a system analogous to the integers, namely, they are closed under the operations of addition, subtraction, and multiplication; add subtract, and multiply polynomials

Directions

  1. Take notes while watching videos below
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Watch

Multiply Polynomials [6:53] Links to an external site.

Do

Complete assignment 5.C with 80% or better at http://wamap.org Links to an external site.

Summary

In this lesson we have learned:

  • When multiplying monomials, multiply the numbers and add the exponents
  • Multiplying polynomials is done by distributing each term of the first polynomial through each term of the second polynomial