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Math 101

5.4 – Multiplying Polynomials

Steps:

1. Multiply each term in the first polynomial by each term in the second polynomial. 

2. Combine like terms.

Special Case:   Binomial · Binomial

            FOIL –

                        First

                        Outer

                        Inner

                        Last

Ex.: 

1.)                2.)            3.)  (2a+4)(a-3)

4.)                 5.)                    6.)