Multiplying Polynomials
The distributive property can be used to multiply polynomials as well as to multiply a monomial by a polynomial. To find the product of two binomials, use the distributive property twice.
FOIL method for Multiplying Two Binomials
To multiply two binomials, find the sum of the products of F the first terms O the outer terms I the inner terms L the last terms
Read the explanation below to learn more about multiplying polynomials.
Practice: Answer the following exercises about multiplying polynomials.