Answer:
6. Find the product for both sets of polynomials below by multiplying vertically. (4 points: 2 points for each product)
A)
4x^4 - 4x^3 - 16x^2 + 16x
B)
4x^4 - 4x^3 - 16x^2 + 16x
7. Are the two products the same when you multiply them vertically? (1 point)
Yes, the two products are the same when you multiply them.
Making a Decision:
8. Who was right, Emily or Zach? Are the products the same with the three different methods of multiplication? (1 point)
Emily was right, the products are the same with all three different methods of multiplication.
9. Which of these three methods is your preferred method for multiplying polynomials? Why? (1 point)
I prefer the table method because it is easier to understand what is going on, know where and what to do, and it is nicely and neatly laid out in front of me.