Is it possible to use the distributive property with several terms? Learners multiply a polynomial by a binomial using the same method as with a monomial. The scholars distribute each term of the binomial to each term in the polynomial and find the resulting terms and simplify the polynomial by combining any like terms.

Concepts

multiplication polynomials, polynomials, simplify polynomials, combining like terms, like terms, distributive property, binomials

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Make a connection between multiplying polynomials to the multiplication of multi-digit numbers

Classroom Considerations

• Requires signing up for a free account to gain access
• The class should be familiar with the distribution property

Pros

• The additional support material contains review problems
• Displays the correct answer if a user gives the wrong one

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-APR.A.1 HSF-BF.A.1.a HSF-BF.A.1.b