PSAT Math : How to multiply a monomial by a polynomial

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Example Questions

Example Question #71 :Variables

If you have a rectangle with a width ofand a length of, what is the area of the rectangle?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

找到一个矩形的面积,乘以愣了th times the width. Therefore, you must multiplytimes. To do that, you must multiply the monomial times each part of the trinomial, like so:

Example Question #2 :Monomials

Find the product:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the distributive property:

Simplify: don't forget to use the rules of multiplying exponents (add them)

Example Question #1 :Monomials

Find the product:

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Find the product:

Use the distributive property:

When multiplying variables with exponents, add the exponents:

Example Question #4 :Monomials

Find the product:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Find the product:

Use the distributive property:

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