Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
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Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - Multiplying Polynomials - Exercise Set - Page 360: 108

Answer

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Work Step by Step

To multiply monomials with the same variable, multiply the coefficients and then multiply the variables. Use the product rule for exponent to multiply the variables: Keep the variable and add the exponents. Therefore, For example, $$(2x)(4x^2)=(2\times4)(x\times x^2)=8x^{1+2}=8x^3.$$
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