Foil Method

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What is the FOIL method used for?

Back

The FOIL method is used to multiply two binomials.

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What does FOIL stand for?

Back

First, Outside, Inside, Last.

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Multiply: (x - 1)(x - 8)

Back

x² - 9x + 8

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Multiply: (2x + 3)(x² + 4x + 1)

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2x³ + 11x² + 14x + 3

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Multiply: (2x + 3)(3x + 4)

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6x² + 17x + 12

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What is a binomial?

Back

A binomial is a polynomial with two terms.

Front

What is the result of (x + a)(x + b)?

Back

x² + (a + b)x + ab

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What is the result of (x - a)(x + b)?

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x² + (b - a)x - ab

Front

What is the first step in the FOIL method?

Back

Multiply the First terms of each binomial.

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What is the second step in the FOIL method?

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Multiply the Outside terms of each binomial.