SAT Math : Monomials

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SAT Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Monomials

Multiply:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Distribute the monomial through the polynomial.

The answer is: 

Example Question #1 : Variables

Evaluate:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Distribute the monomial through each term inside the parentheses.

Example Question #1 : Variables

Multiply the monomials:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to multiply this, we can simply multiply the coefficients together and the  variables together.  Anytime we multiply a variable of the same base, we can add the exponents.

Simplify the right side.

The answer is:  

Example Question #1 : Variables

Distribute: 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Distribute the monomial to each part of the polynomial, paying careful attention to signs:

Example Question #1 : Variables

Find the product:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Find the product:

Step 1: Multiply the numerators and denominators using the properties of exponents. (When multiplying exponents, add them.)

Step 2: Simplify the expression.

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