Multiplying 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 5x + 11.

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Multiply the binomials: (x + 7)(x + 9)

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x² + 16x + 63

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Multiply the binomials: (y - 3)(y + 7)

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y² + 4y - 21

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Multiply the binomials: (x - 3)(x + 10)

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x² + 7x - 30

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

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x² + 5x + 6

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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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What does the 'First' in FOIL refer to?

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The 'First' refers to multiplying the first terms of each binomial.

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What does the 'Outside' in FOIL refer to?

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The 'Outside' refers to multiplying the outer terms of the binomials.

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What does the 'Inside' in FOIL refer to?

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The 'Inside' refers to multiplying the inner terms of the binomials.

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What does the 'Last' in FOIL refer to?

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The 'Last' refers to multiplying the last terms of each binomial.