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9 Multiplying Polynomials
This chapter presents rules for multiplying polynomials. You use the properties
of real numbers and the rules of exponents when you multiply polynomials.Multiplying Monomials
Multiplying Monomials
To multiply monomials, (1) multiply the numerical coeffi cients, (2) multiply
the variable factors using rules for exponents, and (3) use the product of the
numerical coeffi cients as the coeffi cient of the product of the variable factors
to obtain the answer.Problem Find the product.
a.()^53 y)()(^26 y
b.()^343 )()( b^2
c.())))()(((
d.()^32 )))()(((
e.()^25 y )(()y^3 )()( y
f. ()()P