Multiplying Binomials

Front

Define a binomial.

Back

A binomial is a polynomial that contains exactly two terms, such as (x + 5) or (3a - 4b).

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What is the square of a binomial formula?

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The square of a binomial (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b².

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What is the difference of squares formula?

Back

The difference of squares formula states that (a + b)(a - b) = a² - b².

Front

Simplify: (x - 7)²

Back

x² - 14x + 49.

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Simplify: (p - 8)²

Back

p² - 16p + 64.

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Find the product: (x + 12)(x - 12)

Back

x² - 144.

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Find the product: (2x + 8)(5x + 1)

Back

10x² + 42x + 8.

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Find the product: (x + 5)(x - 4)

Back

x² + 1x - 20.

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What is the FOIL method?

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The FOIL method is a technique for multiplying two binomials, standing for First, Outside, Inside, Last.

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Use the FOIL method to find the product: (x + 3)(x + 2)

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x² + 5x + 6.