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Section 5.5: Multiplying Polynomials Worksheet 5.5

Big Fact: Multiplying polynomials relies on the distributive property.

Examples

$(7v)(-3v^2-8v+5)$

$(\gamma+2)(\gamma+1)$

$(-2b^2+6b-8)(9b^2-3b)$











General Shortcut Method

To multiply two polynomials
  1. multiply every term in the first by every term in the second
  2. combine like terms
Example: $(-5y^2-9y+6)(3y^2-8y-6)$













Geometry

Write a polynomial for the area of the figure below.