Multiplying a Monomial by a Trinomial

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Errors in this video:

At about the 1:06 mark, the teacher says multiply exponents; he should have said multiply x's or multiply variables.

Lesson Summary:

In this lesson, we learn how to multiply a monomial by a trinomial. The key is to use the distributive property and make sure to multiply the monomial to every term inside the parentheses of the trinomial. We also learn how to combine like terms and how to use the product property when multiplying bases with exponents. By following these steps, we obtain a finished product that is the result of the multiplication of a monomial and a trinomial.

Lesson Description:

Multiply a monomial by a trinomial

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Questions answered by this video:
  • How do I multiply a monomial by a trinomial?
  • What is 3x*(2x^2-4x+6) equal to?
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    This lesson teaches how to multiply a monomial by a trinomial.