9.

2 Multiply Polynomials
LT 9.2: Multiply polynomials

When multiplying monomials, ____________________________________________________________________ and

________________________________________________________________.
Ex. (5x2)(3x4) = _____________________________

Example 1. Find the product.

a. -2x3 6x

b. 10x5 8x2

c. 3x2y 4xy4

When multiplying polynomials, ______________________________________________________________.

Ex. 3x2 (2x2 4x) = _________________________________

Example 2. Find the product.

a. 4x (2x3 + x 5)

b. -5x3 ( 2x2 x + 6)

c. (3x 2)(2x2 + 4)

Example 3. The dimensions of a rectangle are x + 3 and x + 2. Find the perimeter and area of the
rectangle.

Example 4. You are designing a rectangular skateboard park on a lot that is on the corner of a city
block. The park will have a walkway along two sides. The dimensions of the lot and the walkway
are shown in the diagram.
a. Write a polynomial that represents the area of the skateboard park.

b. What is the area of the park if the walkway is 3 feet wide?

Example 5. Find the area of the shaded region.

Assignment:

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