Multiplication of Polynomials, Multiplication of Polynomials (horizontal method)

A polynomial can be made up of variables ( x and y), constants ( 3, 5, and 11), and exponents (such as the 3 in x2.)

In 2x + 4, 4 is the constant and 2 is the coefficient of x.

Polynomials must contain addition, subtraction, or multiplication, but not division. They also cannot contain negative exponents.