Multiply Binomials

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that contains exactly two terms, such as (x + 3) or (2x - 5).

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What does it mean to multiply binomials?

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Multiplying binomials involves using the distributive property to combine two binomials into a single polynomial.

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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, which refers to the order of multiplication.

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

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x^2 + 5x + 6

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Multiply: (a + b)(a - b)

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a^2 - b^2 (Difference of squares)

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What is the result of (x + 4)(x - 4)?

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x^2 - 16 (Difference of squares)

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Multiply: (2x + 1)(3x + 4)

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6x^2 + 11x + 4

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What is the product of (x - 5)(x + 5)?

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x^2 - 25 (Difference of squares)

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Multiply: (3x - 2)(x + 1)

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3x^2 + x - 2

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What is the expanded form of (x + 1)(x + 1)?

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x^2 + 2x + 1 (Perfect square)