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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
Laws of Exponents,
Multiplication and Division of
Polynomials, Special Products
Mathematics – Grade 7
Quarter 2 – Module 4: Laws of Exponents, Multiplication and Division of Polynomials
and Special Products
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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
Laws of Exponents,
Multiplication and Division
Of Polynomials, Special Products
Introductory Message

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 Let Us Learn
At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. Derive the laws of exponents (M7AL-IId-e-1),

2. Multiply and divide polynomials (M7AL-IIe-2), and
3. Use models and algebraic methods to find the: (a) product of two
binomials; (b) product of the sum and difference of two terms; (c)
square of a binomial; (d) cube of a binomial; and (e) product of a
binomial and a trinomial (M7AL-IIe-g-1).

Let Us Try!

Directions: Find out how much you already know about our lesson. Choose the letter
of the correct answer and write it on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following is a shortcut method of multiplying two binomials?

a. Vertical Method c. Horizontal Method
b. FOIL Method d. DPMA
2. Which of the following laws of exponent states that “to multiply two exponents
with the same base, you keep the base and add the exponents”.
a. Product of a Power c. Quotient of Powers
b. Power of a Product d. Power of a Quotient
3. Which of the following laws of exponent states that “when dividing powers with
the base, exponents are subtracted”.
a. Product of a Power c. Quotient of Powers
b. Power of a Product d. Power of a Quotient

4. Which of the following shows how to simplify “power of a product”?

a. 10a ∙ 10b = 10a+b c. (x4)2 = x (4)(2) = x8
b. (m ) = m
2 5 10 d. (x2y3)5 = x(2)(5) y(3)(5) = x10 y15

5. What will be the quotient if 106 is divided by 104?

a. 10,000,000,000 c. 100,000
b. 100 d. 1,000,000,000

6. What is the product if 3x + 4 and x – 2 are multiplied?

a. 3x2 + 2x - 8 c. 3x2 + 6x - 8
b. 3x – 2x - 8
2 d. 3x2 – 6x - 8

7. When 4m3 – 6m2 + 2m is divided by 2m, what is the quotient?

a. 4m2 + 3m - 1 c. 2m2 – 3m + 1
b. 2m3 – 3m2 + m d. 2m2 + 3m + 1

8. What will be the result if (5x3)2 is simplified?

a. 10x5 b. 10x6 c. 5x5 d. 25x6

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 9. Which of the following states that “in raising a product to a certain power, each
factor is raised to the indicated power”.
a. Product of a Power c. Quotient of Powers
b. Power of a Product d. Power of a Quotient

10. When 8x2 + 22x – 21 is divided by 2x + 7, what is the quotient?

a. 4x – 3 b. 4x + 3 c. 8x + 3 d. 8x – 3

11. What are the Outer Terms if we are to multiply 2x + 3 and x – 4 using the
FOIL method?
a. 2x and – 4 b. 3 and x c. 2x and x d. 3 and – 4

12. What is the product of 3m + 2 and 3m – 2?

a. 6m2 – 4 b. 6m2 + 4 c. 9m2 – 4 d. 9m2 + 4
13. What is the first step when squaring a binomial?
a. Combine like terms. c. Cube the first term.
b. Square the first term. d. Square the last term.
14. Find (2s + 3)3.
a. 2s3 + 9 c. 8s3 - 36s2 + 54s – 27
b. 2s3 + 27 d. 8s3 + 36s2 + 54s + 27
15. Which of the following special products formula is applicable to find the
product of (5m + 2)2?
a. Cube of a Binomial c. Product of Two Binomials
b. Square of a Binomial d.Product a Trinomial and a Binomial

Let Us Study

LAWS OF EXPONENTS
Exponents follow certain rules that help in simplifying exponential
expressions which are also called its laws.

A. Product of a Power
Consider the following examples:
1. (x5)(x4) = (x)(x)(x)(x)(x)(x)(x)(x)(x) = x5+4 = x9
2. (am)(an) = am+n
3. 23 22 = (2)(2)(2 )(2)(2) = 23+2 = 25= 32
4. 10a 10b = 10a+b
5. (2x3) (3x2) = (2)(3) (x)(x)(x) (x)(x) = 6x3+2 = 6x5

To multiply two exponents with the same base, you keep the
base and add the exponents. In symbols, (x a)(xb) = xa+b

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B. Power of a Power
Consider the following:
1. (ax)y = axy
2. (x4)2 = x (4)(2) = x8
3. (33)3 = 3(3)(3) = 39 = (3)(3)(3)(3)(3)(3)(3)(3)(3) = 19, 683
4. (m2)5 = m10
5. (a2x)y = 22xy

To raise a power to another power, multiply the inner and

outer exponents. In symbols, (xa)b = xab

C. Power of a Product

The following examples show how to simplify power of a product.

1. (3•5)2 = (3)(5)(3)(5) = (3)(3)(5)(5) = (32)(52) = 9 (25) = 225
2. (x2y3)5 = x(2)(5) y(3)(5) = x10 y15
3. (ab2)3 = a3 . b (2)(3) = a3 b6
4. (3p2)3 = (33)(p2)3 = 27p6
5. (a2b3)(x + 3) = a2(x+3) b3(x+3) = a2x+6 b3x+9

In raising a product to a certain power, each factor is raised to the indicated

power. For any number x and y and any positive integer a, (xy)a = xaya

D. Quotient of Power
Examples.

1. 26 = 26-4 Copy the same base then subtract the exponents. The
24 exponent of the numerator is greater than the exponent
= 22 of the denominator.
=4 Simplify.

2. 18 x4 y5 z3 = (6•3) x4-2 y 5-2 z3-1 Get the factors. Cancel common factors
24 x2 y2 z (6•4)

= 3x2 y3 z2 Copy the remaining factors. Subtract the exponents

4 of terms with the same base.

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3. b5 = b5-3 = b2 Copy the same base then subtract the exponents.
b3

4. 24 = 24-6 = 2-2 = 1 = 1 The exponent of the numerator is less than

26 22 4 the exponent of the denominator.

5. m6 = m6-6 = m0 = 1 Any number raised to zero is always equal to one.

m6

When dividing powers with the base, exponents are subtracted.

For integers a and b:
xa = xa-b If a > b and x ≠ 0
xb

xa = 1 If a < b and x ≠ 0
xb xa-b

xa = xa-b = x0 = 1 If a = b, and x ≠ 0
xb

D. Power of a Quotient

Power of a quotient is similar to a power of a product. Consider the following

examples.

1. x 4 = x4
y y4

2. 3x 2 = (32)(x2) = 9x2
2y (22)(y2) 4y2

3. m5n2 4 = m(5)(4) n(2)(4) = m20n8

p2q4 p(2)(4) q(4)(4) p8 q16

4. 2 2 = 22 = 4
3 32 9

5. x2 2 = x2(2) = x4
5 52 25

For power of a quotient, both numerator and denominator are raised to

the indicated power such that
𝑥 a = xa
𝑦 𝑦a , y ≠ 0.

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 MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION OF POLYNOMIALS

Multiplication Of A Polynomial By A Monomial

You can get the product of a polynomial and a monomial by multiplying each
term of the polynomial by the monomial. The laws of exponent for multiplication and
the Distributive Property of Multiplication over Addition or Subtraction (DPMA) can
be used.
Examples:
Multiply:
1.) 4a2 (3a + 5)
Solution:
4a2 (3a + 5) = 4a2(3a) + 4a2 (5) Multiply 4a2 to each term of the binomial
= 12a3 + 20a2 inside the parenthesis

2.) 9y (5y3 – 3y + 5)
Solution:
9y (5y3 – 3y + 5) = 9y (5y3) + 9y (– 3y) + 9y (5)
= 45y4 – 27y2 + 45y

3.) -m6 (70 – 30m – 20m4)

Solution:
-m6 (70 – 30m – 20m4) = -m6 (70) +(-m6) (-30m) +(-m6) (-20m4)
= -70m6 + 30m7 + 20m10

Multiplication Of A Polynomial By Another Polynomial

The product of two polynomials is obtained by taking one term of the

multiplier and multiplying the multiplicand at a time. In writing down the partial
products, see to it that similar terms must fall on the same column, then combine
like terms to express the product in the simplest form. Multiplication can be done
vertically or horizontally.
Examples:
Vertical Form
1. (4x – 4)(2x + 5)
Solution:
4x – 4
2x + 5
20x – 20 Multiply 5 by -4, then 5 by 4x
8x2 – 8x Multiply 2x by -4, then 2x by 4x
8x2 + 12x – 20 Align like terms, then add.

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 2. (8x2 + 7x – 11) (2x – 3)
8x2 + 7x – 11
2x – 3
-24x2 – 21x + 33 Multiply 8x2 + 7x – 11 by -3
16x3 +14x2 – 22x Multiply 8x2 + 7x – 11 by 2x
16x3 – 10x2 – 43x + 33 Align like terms, then add.

Horizontal Form

1. (4x – 4) (2x + 5)
Multiply each term of the first polynomial to each term of the second
polynomial. Combine like terms
(4x – 4) (2x + 5) = (4x) (2x + 5) + (-4) (2x + 5)
= (4x) (2x) + (4x) (5) + (-4) (2x) + (-4) (5)
= 8x2 + 20x – 8x – 20
= 8x2 + 12x – 20 (final product)

2. (8x2 + 7x – 11) (2x – 3)

= 2x (8x2 + 7x – 11) + (-3) (8x2 + 7x – 11)
= 2x (8x2) + 2x (7x) + 2x (-11) + (-3) (8x2) + (-3) (7x) + (-3) ( -11)
= 16x3 + 14x2 – 22x – 24x2 – 21x + 33
= 16x3 + 14x2 – 24x2 – 22x – 21x + 33
= 16x3 – 10x2 – 43x + 33 (final product)

Division Of A Polynomial By A Monomial

To divide a polynomial by a monomial, divide each term of the polynomial by

the monomial. The law of exponents for division is applied in simplifying the powers
appearing in each term.

Examples:
1. Divide (4x8 – 4x4 + 8x3) by (2x2)
Solution:
Step 1: Rewrite the problem. Write each term in the polynomial as dividend
of the monomial.

4x8 – 4x4 + 8x3 = 4x8 - 4x4 + 8x3

2x2 2x2 2x2 2x2

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 Step 2: Follow the laws of exponents and operations on integers and divide
each term by the monomial. Therefore,

4x8 – 4x4 + 8x3 = 2x6 – 2x2 + 4x

2x2

2. Find the quotient : 16a3b2 c5 – 24a5bc4 + 44a7 b6c6

4a2bc3

= 16a3b2c5 – 24a5bc4 + 44a7 b6c6

4a2bc3 4a2bc3 4a2bc3

= 4abc2 – 6a3c + 11a5b5c3

Division Of A Polynomial By Another Polynomial

In finding the quotient of two polynomials, use the same procedure in doing
ordinary division with whole numbers. Make sure that both the dividend and the
divisor are in the standard form. It guarantees that their exponents are in decreasing
order from left to right. Also, insert zero(s) for missing terms.
Examples:
1. (6x2 -2x – 28) ÷ (2x + 4)
Solution:
Step 1: Divide the leading term of the dividend by the leading term of the
divisor.
Step 2: Place the partial quotient on top.

Step 3: Now take the partial quotient you placed on top, 3x, and distribute
into the divisor (2x + 4).

Step 4: Position the product of (3x) and (2x + 4) under the dividend. Make
sure to align them by similar terms.

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Step 5: Perform subtraction by switching the signs of the bottom polynomial.

Step 6: Proceed with regular addition vertically. Notice that the first column
from the left cancels each other out.

Step 7: Carry down the next adjacent “unused” term of the dividend.

Step 8: Next, look at the bottom polynomial, −14x − 28, take its leading term
which is −14x and divide it by the leading term of the divisor, 2x.

Step 9: Again, place the partial quotient on top.

Step 10: Use the partial quotient that you put up, −7, and distribute into the
divisor.

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 Step 11: Place the product of −7 and the divisor below as the last line of
polynomial entry.

Step 12: Subtraction means you will switch the signs (in red).

Step 13: Perform regular addition along the columns of similar terms

Step 14: This is great because the remainder is zero. It means the divisor is a
factor of the dividend. The final answer is just the expression on
top of the division symbol.
Therefore, the quotient is 3x – 7.

2. Divide:

Solution:
Step 1: Divide the leading term of the dividend by the leading term of the
divisor.
Step 2: Place the partial quotient on top.

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Step 3: Now take the partial quotient you placed on top, x 2, and distribute
into the divisor (x + 2).
Step 4: Position the product of (x2) and (x + 2) under the dividend.

Step 5: Perform subtraction by switching the signs of the bottom polynomial.

Step 6: Proceed with regular addition vertically. Notice that the first column
from the left cancels each other out.

Step 7: Carry down the next adjacent “unused” term of the dividend.

Step 8: Next, look at the bottom polynomial, −6x2 + 2x, take its leading term
which is −6x2 and divide it by the leading term of the divisor, x.
Step 9: Again, place the partial quotient on top.

Step 10: Use the partial quotient that you put up, −6x, and distribute into the
divisor.
Step 11: Place the product of −6x and the divisor below as the last line of
polynomial entry.

Step 12: Subtraction means you will switch the signs.

Step 13: Perform regular addition along the columns of similar terms. Bring
down the next term.

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Step 14: Repeat the same process. Divide the leading term of the bottom
polynomial by the leading term of the divisor. In this case, we have
14x divided by x which is +14.

Step 15: Multiply (or distribute) the answer obtained in the previous step by
the polynomial in front of the division symbol. In this case, we need
to multiply 14 and (x + 2).

Step 16: Subtract and notice there are no more terms to bring down.

Step 17: Write the final answer. The term remaining after the last subtraction
step is the remainder and must be written as a fraction in the final
answer.

Therefore, the quotient is

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 SPECIAL PRODUCTS
Multiplying two polynomials together, if they have more than three terms and
in their terms have several variables, can be very tedious and you will take a lot of
time to finish.
Would you like to know how to identify when you have a special product and
how to apply its formula?
In this module it will be explained to you, step-by-step, the different special
product formulas. Examples were answered so that you will learn how to apply them
in your exercises.

I. Product Of Two Binomials

Study the following algebra tiles:

Example 1: Use these tiles to find the product of (2x)(x).

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Example 2: Illustrate the product of (x + 1)(x - 2) using algebra tiles.

Using the concept of Algebra tiles, observe the figure below. Given (a + b) (c + d),

To get the total area of the rectangle, we simply add ac + bc + ad + bd. This
is the general form of multiplying two binomials: (a + b)(c + d) = ac + bc + ad + bd.
This form is also known as the FOIL Method.

FOIL Method - This is a shortcut method in multiplying two binomials.

It stands for "First, Outer, Inner, Last"

It is the sum of:

· multiplying the First terms,
· multiplying the Outer terms,
· multiplying the Inner terms, and
· multiplying the Last terms

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Example 1: Multiply: (5x – 3) (2x + 7)

Step 1: Multiply each term in the first

binomial with each term in the second
binomial using the FOIL method as shown.

Step 2: Combine like terms.

Example 2: Multiply: (4x – 5) (3x – 8)

Step 1: Multiply each term in the first

binomial with each term in the second
binomial using the FOIL method as shown.

Step 2: Combine like terms.

II. PRODUCT OF THE SUM AND DIFFERENCE OF TWO TERMS

The product of the sum of two terms (a + b) and the difference of the same
terms (a – b) is the difference of the squares of the two terms.

Example
Problem Multiply the binomials. (2n – 5)(2n + 5)

(2n)2 = 4n2 Square the first term, including the coefficient.

(5)2 = 25 Square the last term.
4n2 - 25 Take the difference.
Answer (2n – 5)(2n + 5) = 4n2 – 25

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 More Examples:

1. (x + y )(x – y) = x2 – y2
2. (2c + 3)(2c – 3) = 4c2 – 9
3. (m + n)(m – n) = m2 – n2
4. (3x – y)(3x + y) = 9x2 – y2
5. (6p – 2r)(6p + 2r) = 36p2 – 4r2

III. SQUARE OF A BINOMIAL

The general form for the square of a binomial are:

Case 1. Squaring a Binomial Sum

To square a binomial, do the following:
➢ Square the first term.
➢ Add the product of the two terms, times two.
➢ Add the square of the last term.
This process is illustrated by: (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2

Example
Problem Square the binomial. (2x +6)2

(2x)2 = 4x2 Square the first term.

(2x) (6)(2) = Multiply the two terms together and double the
24x product.
62 = 36 Square the last term.
4x2 + 24x +36 Combine the terms.
Answer (2x +6)2 = 4x2 + 24x +36

More Examples:

1. (a + 1)2 = a2 + 2a + 1
2. (y + 3)2 = y2 + 6y + 9
3. (2a + 4)2 = 4a2 + 16a + 16
4. (3x + 5)2 = 9x2 + 30x + 25
5. (7m + 6n)2 = 49m2 + 84mn + 36n2

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 Case 2. Squaring a Binomial Difference
To square a binomial difference, do the following:
➢ Square the first term
➢ Subtract the product of the two terms, times two
➢ Add the square of the last term.

This process is illustrated by: (a – b)2 = a2 – 2ab + b2

Example
Problem Square the binomial. (x – 7)2
(x)2 Square the first term.
(x)(-7)(2) = -14x Multiply the two terms together and double the
product.
(-7)2 = 49 Square the last term.
x2 – 14x + 49 Combine the like terms.
Answer (x – 7)2 = x2 – 14x + 49

More Examples:

1. (k - 1)2 = k2 – 2k + 1
2. (t - 8)2 = t2 – 16t + 64
3. (6h - 3)2 = 36h2 – 36h + 9
4. (2x - 10)2 = 4x2 – 40x + 100
5. (2m - 7n)2 = 4m2 – 28mn + 49n2

IV. CUBE OF A BINOMIAL

For cubing a binomial, we need to know the formulas for the sum of cubes
and the difference of cubes.
The general form for the cube of a binomial are:

Case 1. Sum of Cubes

The sum of a cube of two binomials is equal to the cube of the first term, plus
three times the square of the first term times the second term, plus three times the
first term times the square of the second term, plus the cube of the second term.

(a + b)3 = a3 + 3a2b + 3ab2 + b3

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 Examples:
1. (x + y)3 = (x)3 + 3(x)2(y) + 3(x)(y)2 + (y)3 = x3 + 3x2y + 3xy2 + y3
2. (x + 4)3 = (x)3 + 3(x)2(4) + 3(x)(4)2 + (4)3 = x3 + 12x2 + 48x + 64
3. (2b + 3c)3 = (2b)3 + 3(2b)2(3c) + 3(2b)(3c)2 + (3c)3 = 8b3 + 36b2c + 54bc2 + 27c3

Case 2: Difference of Cubes

The difference of a cube of two binomials is equal to the cube of the first term,
minus three times the square of the first term times the second term, plus three
times the first term times the square of the second term, minus the cube of the
second term.
(a – b)3 = a3 – 3a2b + 3ab2 – b3
Examples:
1. (p - r)3 = (p)3 - 3(p)2(r) + 3(p)(r)2 - (r)3 = p3 – 3p2r + 3pr2 – r3
2. (3n - 4s)3 = (3n)3 -3(3n)2(4s) + 3(3n)(4s)2 - (4s)3 = 27n3 – 108n2s + 144ns2 – 64s3
3. (t - 5)3 = (t)3 - 3(t)2(5) + 3(t)(5)2 - (5)3 = t3 – 15t2 + 75t – 125

V. PRODUCT OF A BINOMIAL AND A TRINOMIAL

We have multiplied monomials by monomials, monomials by polynomials, and
binomials by binomials. Now we’re ready to multiply a trinomial by a binomial.
Remember, the FOIL method will not work in this case, but we can use either the
Distributive Property or the Vertical Method. In special products, we will focus only
on one general form of trinomial multiplied to a binomial, and that is:

Examples:
1. (x2 – xy + y2)(x + y) = x3 + y3
2. (m2 + mn + n2)(m - n) = m3 – n3
3. (f2 – fg + g2)(f + g) = f3 + g3
4. (x2 - 4x + 16)(x + 4) = x3 + 64
5. (y2 + 5y + 25)(y – 5) = y3 – 125
6. (4x2 – 6x + 9)(2x + 3) = 8x3 + 27

Notice that the product is always the sum or difference of two cubes. This
method is only applicable if the given binomial and trinomial follows the general form,
that is, if you square the first term of the binomial you will get the first term of the
trinomial; if you multiply the first and second term of the binomial you will get the
second term of the trinomial; and if you square the second term of the binomial you
will get the last term of the trinomial. Take note also of their signs.

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 Let Us Practice

I. Identify the law of exponent and simplify the following expressions. Write your
answers on the space provided before the number.

__________________________________ 1) (a 2bc) 3

__________________________________ 2) 4xy2 3

3wz

__________________________________ 3) m 5 ∙ m3

__________________________________ 4) (32)4

__________________________________ 5) x -9 y3
X -7 y8

II. Match given pairs of polynomial in column A with the correct product or
quotient in column B. Write the letter of your answer on the space provided
before the number.

A B

_____ 1) 2 (x + y) a. y2 – 2y + 3

_____ 2) (4x – 3) (2x + 7) b. 8x2 + 22x – 21

_____ 3) (a2 + 2a – 4) (a – 3) c. 2x + 2y
_____ 4) 10y3 – 20y2 + 30y d. x - 5
10y

_____ 5) x2 ─ 3x ─ 10 e. a3 – a2 – 10a + 12
x+2

Let Us Practice More

I. Find the product using the FOIL method. Write your answers on the spaces
provided:

1. (x + 2) (x + 7) _______________________________________
2. (x + 4) (x – 8) _______________________________________
3. (x – 2) (x – 4) _______________________________________
4. (x – 5) (x + 1) _______________________________________
5. (2x + 3) (x + 5) ____________________________________

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 II. State the type of special product to be used in solving the following pair of
polynomials the easiest way. Write only the corresponding letter on the
space before each item.

A - Product of Two Binomials;

B – Product of the Sum and Difference of Two Terms;
C - Square of a Binomial;
D - Cube of a Binomial;
E - Product of a Binomial and a Trinomial.

_______ 1. (h2 – hk + k2) (h + k)

_______ 2. (x - 12) (x + 8)
_______ 3. (d + p)3
_______ 4. (2m + 3n)2
_______ 5. (s - 9)3
_______ 6. (8x – y) (8x + y)
_______ 7. (4a2 + 6ab + 9b2) (2a – 3b)
_______ 8. (c + 11) (c - 2)
_______ 9. (4p + r) (4p – r)
_______ 10. (7b + c)3

Let Us Remember

Let us summarize important concepts discussed in the lesson.

Laws of Exponents

1. Product of a Power (xa)(xb) = xa+b

2. Power of a Power (xa)b = xab

3. Power of a Product (xy)a = xaya

4. Quotient of a Power xa = xa-b If a > b and x ≠ 0
xb

xa = 1 If a < b and x ≠ 0
xb xa-b

xa = xa-b = x0 = 1 If a = b, and x ≠ 0
xb

5. Power of a Quotient 𝑥 a = xa
𝑦 𝑦a where y ≠ 0

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Multiplication and Division of Polynomials
In multiplying a polynomial by a monomial, multiply each term. The Laws of
Exponents and the Distributive Property of Multiplication over Addition or
Subtraction can be used.
In multiplying a polynomial by a polynomial, take one term of the multiplier
and multiply the multiplicand at a time. See to it that the similar terms must fall on
the same column in writing partial product, then combine similar terms to express
the product in simplest form.
To divide a polynomial by a monomial, divide each term of the polynomial by
the monomial. The law of exponents for division is applied in simplifying the powers
appearing in each term.
To divide a polynomial by a polynomial, use the same procedure in doing
ordinary division with whole numbers.

Special Products

1. Product of Two Binomials

(a + b)(c + d) = ac + bc + ad + bd
2. Product Of The Sum And Difference Of Two Terms
(a + b) (a – b) = a2 – b2

3. Square of a Binomial
(a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2
(a – b)2 = a2 – 2ab + b2

4. Cube of a Binomial
(a + b)3 = a3 + 3a2b + 3ab2 + b3
(a – b)3 = a3 – 3a2b + 3ab2 – b3

5. Product Of A Binomial And A Trinomial

(a2 – ab + b2) (a + b) = a3 + b3
(a2 + ab + b2) (a – b) = a3 – b3

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 Let Us Assess
MULTIPLE CHOICE: Find out how much you already know about our lesson. Choose
the letter of the correct answer and write it on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Ana evaluated 55 ● 52 as 257. Is this correct?

a. No, because the exponents should also be multiplied.
b. No, because the base of the answer should be 5.
c. Yes, because the exponents are added.
d. Yes, because the bases are multiplied.

2. What law of exponent will satisfy the given equation: (m2)(m3) = m5?
a. Power of powers c. Quotient of a Power
b. Product of a Power d. Law for Zero Exponent

3. Which of the following is a shortcut method of multiplying two binomials?

a. Vertical Method c. FOIL Method
b. Horizontal Method d. DPMA
4. What is the value for □
which will make (3x2y3)4 = □x8y12 true?
a. 3 b. 7 c. 12 d. 81

5. What is 6(-3x4)3 in simplest form?

a. -162x12 b. 162x12 c. -21x7 d. -21x12

6. Find the product of 4a5b3 (a3 + 2ab – b2).

a. 4a8b6 + 8a5b3 – 4a5b6 c. 4a8b3 + 8a6b4 – 4a5b5
b. 4a6b6 + 8a2b3 – 4a2b5 d. 4a5b3 + 8a3b4 – 4a2b5

18𝑥 3 +6𝑥 2 +24𝑥

7. Simplifying the expression, .will give what result?
6𝑥
a. 3𝑥 3 + 𝑥2 + 4𝑥 c. 3𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 + 4
b. 3𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 4 d. 3𝑥 2 + 𝑥 2 + 4

8. What is the quotient if (6x2 + x – 1) is divided by (2x + 1) ?

a. 3x – 1 b. 3x + 1 c. 3x – 2 d. 3x + 2

9. What should be multiplied to (x + 2) to get a product of (x2 + 10x + 16) ?

a. x + 8 b. x – 8 c. x + 18 d. x – 18

10. What is the product of squaring a binomial?

a. monomial b. binomial c. trinomial d. multinomial

11. In multiplying binomials (9x – 2)(x + 5) using FOIL method. Which terms
should be multiplied first?
a. (9x)(x) b. (9x)(5) c. (x)(-2) d. (-2)(5)

12. What is the product of (7x – 3y)2 ?

a. 14x2 + 6y2 c. 49x2 – 42x + 9y2

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 b. 49x2 + 9y2 d. 49x2 + 42x + 9y2

13. What is the last term of the product of (7x + 4) and (7x – 4) ?
a. -8 b. -16 c. -28 d. 0

14. What is the middle term of the product of (5x – 8y)2 ?

a. –13xy b. –26xy c. –40xy d. –80xy

15. Multiply (3a – 4b)3.

a. 27a3 – 108a2b + 144ab2 – 64 b3
b. 27a3 + 108a2b – 144ab2 + 64 b3
c. 27a3 – 108a2b – 144ab2 + 64 b3
d. 27a3 + 108a2b – 144ab2 – 64 b3

Let Us Enhance

“Who Is He?”
The letters will form a name of a great mathematician. He was the first Greek
mathematician who recognized fractions as numbers; thus, he allowed positive
rational numbers for the coefficients and solutions. He was also the author of a series
of books called Arithmetica.

To find out the answer, simplify and write the letter corresponding to the answer in
the boxes below.

I ( 3a2 b)2 T ( 4x2 y2)3

P ( 2a2) (2a2 b3)5 H ( 6ab2)2

D ( 5xy3)2 A ( 3a2 b)2 (2ab2)2

S ( -2xy2)2 (2x2 y)2 U ( 2xy)2 (2x2 y)3 (2xy)

O (-3x2 y2)3 N (-3a3 b2 ) 2

25x2y 9a4b - 64a12b1 36a2b 36a6b 9a6b 64x6y 64x9y 16x6y

6 2 27x6y 5 4 6 4 6 6 6
6

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 Let Us Reflect

Complete the reaction boxes by stating the concepts you have understood in this
module under ACCOMPLISHMENTS and writing the things that still confuse you
about the lesson under CHALLENGES.

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Let Us Enhance
Let Us Assess Let Us Practice More
1. b 11. a I. 1. x2 + 9x + 14
2. b 12. c 2. x2 – 4x – 32
3. c 13. b 3. x2 – 6x + 8
4. d 14. d 4. x2 – 4x – 5
5. a 15. A 5. 2x2 + 13x + 15
6. c
7. b II. 1. E 6. B
8. a 2. A 7. E
9. a 3. D 8. A
10. c 4. C 9. B
5. D 10. D
Let Us Practice Let Us Try
I. 1. Power of a Product a6b3c3 1. b
2. a
64𝑥 3 𝑦 6 3. c
2. Power of a Quotient
27𝑤 3 𝑧 3
4. d
3. Product of a Power m8 5. b
6. b
4. Power of a Power 6,561
7. c
1
5. Quotient of a Power 8. d
𝑥2𝑦5
9. b
II. 1. c 10. a
2. b 11. a
3. e 12. c
4. a 13. b
5. d 14. d
15. b
Answer Key
 References

https://www.mesacc.edu/~scotz47781/mat120/notes/polynomials/foil_method/f
oil_method.html

http://www.montereyinstitute.org/courses/DevelopmentalMath/COURSE_TEXT2_
RESOURCE/U11_L2_T4_text_final.html

https://www.math-only-math.com/cube-of-a-binomial.html

https://brainly.ph/question/683476
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/prealgebra/chapter/multiplying-a-trinomial-
by-a-binomial/

https://mathbitsnotebook.com/Algebra1/Polynomials/POpolynomial.html
Elizabeth R. Aseron et. Al, Mathematics 7 Learner’s Material: Pasig City: DepEd
IMCS, 2013, 153-161

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