Multiplying Binomials

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What is the Box Method used for?

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The Box Method is a visual way to multiply binomials by organizing the terms in a box format.

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What is the product of (3x + 2)(2x + 4)?

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6x² + 16x + 8

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Which method is used to multiply (x + 3)(2x - 4) using the Box Method?

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Set up a box with (x + 3) on one side and (2x - 4) on the other.

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What does it mean for two terms to be considered 'like terms'?

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They have the same variable/exponent combination.

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What is the first step in the FOIL method?

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Multiply the First terms of each binomial.

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What does FOIL stand for?

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First, Outside, Inside, Last.

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What is the product of (a + b)(a - b)?

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a² - b² (Difference of squares).

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What is the result of (x + 5)(x + 2)?

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x² + 7x + 10

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What is the Distributive Property?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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How do you identify like terms in an expression?

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Look for terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.