Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - Multiplying Polynomials - Exercise Set - Page 360: 109

Answer

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Work Step by Step

To multiply a monomial and a polynomial, use the distributive property to multiply each term of the polynomial by the monomial. Therefore, for example, $$(2x)(x+4)=2x\cdot x+2x\cdot 4=2x^2+4x.$$
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