Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - Multiplying Polynomials - Exercise Set - Page 360: 113

Answer

The statement makes sense

Work Step by Step

Two monomials with different degrees cannot be added together. For example, $x^3$ and $x^2$ when added together, $x^3+x^2$, don't give a monomial. Any two monomials can be multiplied. For example $x^3\cdot x^2=x^5$. Therefore, the statement makes sense
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