Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 4 - Polynomials - 4.5 Multiplication of Polynomials - 4.5 Exercise Set - Page 268: 31

Answer

$x^5+x^2$

Work Step by Step

Using $a(b+c)=ab+ac$ or the Distributive Property, the given expression, $ x^2(x^3+1) $, is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} x^2(x^3)+x^2(1) \\\\= x^5+x^2 .\end{array}
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