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Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2015
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2. Multiplying and Factoring
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Exercise 1 Page 494

Apply the Distributive Property.

12x^4+42x^2

Practice makes perfect
Notice that this is an application of the Distributive Property. Let's try!
6x ( 2x^3+7x )
Distr

Distribute 6x

6x* 2x^3+ 6x* 7x
Multiply

Multiply

12xx^3+ 42xx

a=a^1

12x^1x^3+ 42x^1x^1
MultPow

a^m*a^n=a^(m+n)

12x^(1+3)+ 42x^(1+1)
AddTerms

Add terms

12x^4+42x^2
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