To multiply polynomials, you follow these steps:
1. Group the numerical coefficients and literal coefficients together.
2. Multiply the numerical coefficients.
3. Apply the laws of exponents to simplify the expression.
2. To multiply the polynomials, we follow the following rules:
• Apply the associative law for multiplication. Group the numerical
coefficients and the literal coefficients together.
• Multiply the numerical coefficients.
• Apply the law of exponents.
3. Example 1. Simplify (x3) (x2).
= (x3) (x2)
= x3+2 (Apply the product rule)
= x5 (Simplify)