The FOIL Method

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What does FOIL stand for in the FOIL method?

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First, Outside, Inside, Last.

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What is the FOIL method used for?

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To multiply two binomials.

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Apply the FOIL method to (x + 3)(x + 5). What is the result?

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x² + 8x + 15.

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Apply the FOIL method to (a + b)(c + d). What is the result?

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ac + ad + bc + bd.

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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 is the second step in the FOIL method?

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Multiply the Outside terms of each binomial.

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What is the third step in the FOIL method?

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Multiply the Inside terms of each binomial.

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What is the fourth step in the FOIL method?

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Multiply the Last terms of each binomial.

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If you apply the FOIL method to (x + 2)(x - 3), what do you get?

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x² - x - 6.

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What is the result of (2x + 1)(x + 4) using the FOIL method?

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2x² + 9x + 4.