Multiplying Monomials by Polynomials

Some polynomials, when multiplied, result in a special product. Sal uses the distributive property to demonstrate the multiplication process. He then explains why some polynomials cannot be completely simplified.

Split the division up into segments. A helpful video works three different division problems involving polynomials and monomials. Pupils see how to divide each term separately by the monomial and then combine the individual quotients in...

Multiply polynomials with Sal Khan! In this one-minute video, Sal describes what a monomial is, and how it can be used to express the area of a rectangle.

Several examples of different types of algebraic expressions are multiplied. The distributive property demonstrates the steps needed to multiply the terms in the expressions. Sal combines the like-terms at the end of the presentation....

Sal takes polynomial equations in the other direction with this video where he shows how to factor them instead of adding or multiplying them. He has two goals in this activity: first, to show how to factor polynomial equations, and then...

Everyone can be shortcut-savvy with this video, which features Sal multiplying "a ton of polynomials" in clear, easily understandable terms. Those who have a hard time applying old concepts to new equations will rest assured with the...

What works for a binomial also works for a trinomial. The short video shows how to divide a polynomial by a monomial by breaking up the polynomial into its individual terms. Examples consist of a binomial and a trinomial divided by a...

Make it easier by breaking it into pieces. The short video shows one example of dividing a binomial by a monomial. Pupils see that all polynomial division problems do not necessarily end up even and how to write the quotient.

Getting the vocabulary straight is the first step to understanding polynomials. The video provides the basic vocabulary to describe polynomials. The resource links the vocabulary to the classification of polynomials both by degree...

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...