Multiply the single term $a$ by each term of the polynomial $\left(1+a+a^2\right)$
When multiplying exponents with same base you can add the exponents: $a^2a$
When multiplying two powers that have the same base ($a$), you can add the exponents
Cancel like terms $a$ and $-a$
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