Multiplying Big Products (1.7.3)

Question 1

The Distributive property

Answer 1

• The Distributive property says a (b + c) = ab + ac.

Question 2

Multiplying polynomials

Answer 2

• Multiplying polynomials with three or more terms involves applying the distributive property, then combining like terms.

Question 3

Like terms

Answer 3

• Like terms are those terms with the same variables to the same degree. All constants are considered to be like terms.