Chapter 7
Multiplying by One or More Terms
Multiplying algebraic expressions is much like multiplying numbers, but the introduction of variables makes the process just a bit more interesting. Products involving variables call on the rules of exponents. And, because of the commutative property of addition and multiplication, arrangements and rearrangements of terms and factors can make the process simpler.
The Problems You'll Work On
When multiplying by one or more terms, you deal with the following in this chapter:
What to Watch Out For
With all the distributing and multiplying, don't overlook the following:
Distributing One Term Over Sums and Differences ...
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