There are linear equations, quadratic equations, cubic equations, and the equations with higher maximum power are known as polynomials. Poly is a term that means 'many,' and nominal means terms; polynomial, therefore, means many terms. Polynomials have constants, variables, exponents. So, how you multiply polynomials? Step 1: Distribute each term of the first polynomial to every term of the second polynomial. Remember that when you multiply two terms together, you must multiply the coefficient (numbers) and add the exponents. Step 2: Combine like terms (if you can).

When you are simplifying polynomials, you will often come across multiplication operations. Your step will be to distribute each term of the first polynomial to every single term of the second polynomial. This includes any coefficients and exponents as well. From there you just combine the like terms. The main thing that you need to keep in the front of your thoughts here is to make sure that you organize your problem. These worksheets explain how to multiply polynomial equations by other polynomials, as well as by monomials. Answers may be polynomial equations, monomials, fractions, or whole numbers.