Question

How do you multiply monomials by polynomials?

Answer 1

Just distribute the monomial to each of the polynomial's terms

For example:

`(3m)(m^2 -2m + 1)`

`=> (3m)(m^2) - (3m)(2m) + (3m)(1)`
`=> 3m^3 - 6m^2 + 3m`