standard_description: Solve multistep word problems posed with whole numbers and having whole-number answers using the four operations, including problems in which remainders must be interpreted. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.
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