How do you multiply polynomials?

To multiply polynomials, you can follow these steps:

1. Distribute each term of the first polynomial to every term of the second polynomial.
2. Combine like terms.

For example, let’s say we want to multiply the polynomials (x+3) and (x-2):

1. Distribute (x+3) to (x-2):

   (x+3) * (x-2) = x(x) + x(-2) + 3(x) + 3(-2) = x^2 – 2x + 3x – 6

2. Combine like terms:

   x^2 + x – 6

Therefore, (x+3) * (x-2) = x^2 + x – 6.