3. Are the two products the same when you multiply them with the table method? (1 point) Multiplying Using the Distributive Property:

4. Multiply the two polynomials using the distributive property. (4 points: 2 points for each product)

A) (4x2 – 4x)(x2 – 4)

B) (x2 + x – 2)(4x2 – 8x)

5. Are the two products the same when you multiply them horizontally? (1 point)

Multiplying Vertically:

6. Find the product for both sets of polynomials below by multiplying vertically. (4 points: 2 points for each product)
A)

B)

7. Are the two products the same when you multiply them vertically? (1 point)

Making a Decision:

8. Who was right, Emily or Zach? Are the products the same with the three different methods of multiplication? (1 point)

9. Which of these three methods is your preferred method for multiplying polynomials? Why? (1 point)