Multiplying Polynomials

You need to know the basic laws of exponents.  See Exponents if you need a review.

Multiplying Polynomials 1: Part 1 of Multiplying Polynomials covers how to multiply a monomial by a monomial, and monomial by a polynomial.

Multiplying Polynomials 2: Part 2 of Multiplying Polynomials covers how to multiply a polynomial by a polynomial using the distributive property and a vertical format.

Multiplying Polynomials 3: Part 3 of Multiplying Polynomials covers how to multiply a polynomial by a polynomial using the box method.

Multiplying Polynomials 4: Part 4 of Multiplying Polynomials covers how to multiply a binomial by a binomial using the FOIL method and a Smiley Face Method.

Multiplying Polynomials 5: Difference of 2 Squares

Multiplying Polynomials 6: Squaring a Binominal

Multiply Polynomials 2 step

Simplify Polynomial Part 1 (multi-step problem)

Simplify Polynomial Part 2 (multi-step--helps prepare for evaluating functions)