MULTIPLICATION OF ALGEBRA

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Variable
Coefficient
Constant
Operation

What is an Algebraic Expression?

An algebraic expression combines numbers, variables (like x or y), and mathematical operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

​Basic Rules for Multiplying Algebraic Expressions

1. Multiply the Numbers (Coefficients):

   • First, multiply the numbers in front of the variables. These numbers are called coefficients.

     Multiply the Variables:

     • If the variables are the same (e.g., x and x), you add the exponents.

     • If there's no exponent written, it means the exponent is

   • Combine the Results:

     • Put the result of the coefficients together with the result of the variables.

​Steps to Follow:

1. Identify the coefficients and variables in the expression.

   • Example: 3x X 2x

2. Multiply the coefficients:

   • Multiply the numbers: 3×2=6

3. Multiply the variables:

   • Multiply x X x= x²

     Combine the results:

     • The final answer is = 6x²

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