6.2.0 Lesson Overview

In this lesson, you will multiply different types of polynomials. You will learn methods to multiply binomials by other binomials. You will learn different methods to multiply polynomials by other polynomials, including using polynomial functions.

Polynomials are frequently used in calculating physics problems and other real-world situations involving projectiles and the motion of objects. Mastering the polynomial operations in this unit will help you in future studies.

When you finish this lesson, you will be able to:

• Multiply monomials.
• Multiply a polynomial by a monomial.
• Multiply binomials.
• Multiply a polynomial by a polynomial.
• Multiply special products.
• Multiply polynomial functions.

Here are the activities that will help you reach those goals:

• 6.2.1: Multiplying Monomials
• 6.2.2: Multiplying Binomials
  • 6.2.2: Self Check
  • 6.2.2: Additional Resources
• 6.2.3: Multiplying a Polynomial by a Polynomial
  • 6.2.3: Self Check
  • 6.2.3: Additional Resources
• 6.2.4: Multiplying Special Products
  • 6.2.4: Self Check
  • 6.2.4: Additional Resources
• 6.2.5: Multiplying Polynomial Functions

After that, you’ll practice and review.

• 6.2.6: Practice
• 6.2.7: Lesson Summary