Pre-Algebra Examples

$4 x \cdot (2 x)$

Step 1

Simplify and reorder the polynomial.

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Step 1.1

Rewrite using the commutative property of multiplication.

$4 \cdot 2 x \cdot x$

Step 1.2

Multiply $x$ by $x$ by adding the exponents.

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Step 1.2.1

Move $x$ .

$4 \cdot 2 (x \cdot x)$

Step 1.2.2

Multiply $x$ by $x$ .

$4 \cdot 2 x^{2}$

Step 1.3

Multiply $4$ by $2$ .

$8 x^{2}$

Step 2

The largest exponent is the degree of the polynomial.

$2$