How Do You Multiply a Monomial by a Polynomial?

In this monomial worksheet, students use the distributive property to multiply monomials by polynomials. This one-page worksheet contains 15 problems, with answers.

In this algebra instructional activity, learners practice finding the product of two binomials. In each case either the answer represents a difference of squares or a perfect square trinomial. There are 26 problems with an answer key.

Can you multiply a monomial by a polynomial? Yes you can, if you use the distributive property. Sal describes how to distribute the monomial term over the entire polynomial expression. He does a wonderful job explaining this concept.

Use the associative property of multiplication to regroup the like terms in this polynomial multiplication expression. Then multiply the terms and make sure it is in simplest form.

Use area to understand how to multiply monomials by polynomials. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

We use the distributive property to multiply monomials by polynomials. For example, 2x(3x+7) = 6x^2+14x. This article provides a brief review of the topic and gives you a couple of practice problems to try on your own.

This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of the concept of multiplying monomials and polynomials.

Click on this video and see how to use the distributive property to multiply trinomials. The instructor does some of the math in her head but she talks out loud to explain what she is doing to get the terms that she is writing on the...

Use the associative property of multiplication to regroup the like terms in this polynomial multiplication expression. Then multiply the terms and make sure it is in simplest form.

Sal multiplies a monomial by a polynomial. [2:43]