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 (a + b) or (x - 3).

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What does it mean to multiply binomials?

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Multiplying binomials involves using the distributive property (FOIL method) to find the product of two binomials.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the FOIL method?

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FOIL stands for First, Outside, Inside, Last. It is a method used to multiply two binomials.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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

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x^2 + 5x + 6

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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

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

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

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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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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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Multiply: (2x + 1)(3x + 5)

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6x^2 + 13x + 5

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the square of a binomial?

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The square of a binomial (a + b)^2 is equal to a^2 + 2ab + b^2.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

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Simplify: (x - 5)^2

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x^2 - 10x + 25

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

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What is the product of (x + 1)(x - 1)?

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x^2 - 1 (Difference of squares)

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1