standard_description: Know and apply the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent numerical expressions. For example, 3^(2) × 3^(–5) = 3^(–3) = 1/3^(3) = 1/27.
problem_activity: Problem 1
Must the product of three polynomials again be a polynomial?
Problem 2
Find
$${(w^2+1)(w^3-w+1)}$$
.


aligns: no