To describe: The steps to multiply a polynomial by a monomial.
Answer to Problem 50HP
In order to multiply a monomial and a polynomial, use the distributive property and then use the exponent product property.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
A monomial with variable n is
A polynomial with variable n is given by
Write in product form
Now, use distributive property as shown below
Finally multiply and use the exponent property
So, in order to multiply a monomial and a polynomial, use the distributive property and then use the exponent product property.
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