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6.2.7 Lesson Summary

Algebra 16.2.7 Lesson Summary

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In this lesson, you learned how 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 helped you reach those goals:

  • 6.2.1: Multiplying Monomials
    • In this activity, you learned how to multiply monomials by other monomials. You used properties of exponents when multiplying variables with different exponents.
  • 6.2.2: Multiplying Binomials
    • In this activity, you multiplied binomials using the Distributive Property, the FOIL method, and Vertical Alignment.
    • 6.2.2: Self Check
    • 6.2.2: Additional Resources
  • 6.2.3: Multiplying a Polynomial by a Polynomial
    • In this activity, you multiplied polynomials using the Distributive Property and Vertical Alignment.
    • 6.2.3: Self Check
    • 6.2.3: Additional Resources
  • 6.2.4: Multiplying Special Products
    • In this activity, you learned how to use patterns to quickly multiply binomial squares. You also learned how to multiply conjugate pairs using the Difference of Squares Pattern.
    • 6.2.4: Self Check
    • 6.2.4: Additional Resources
  • 6.2.5: Multiplying Polynomial Functions
    • In this activity, you continued to practice multiplying polynomials in polynomial function form.

After these activities, you completed the following practice:

  • 6.2.6: Practice

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