FOIL

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What does FOIL stand for in algebra?

Back

FOIL stands for First, Outside, Inside, Last, which are the steps used to multiply two binomials.

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How do you apply the FOIL method to (x + 2)(x + 3)?

Back

First: x*x = x^2; Outside: x*3 = 3x; Inside: 2*x = 2x; Last: 2*3 = 6. Combine: x^2 + 5x + 6.

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What is the result of applying FOIL to (a + b)(c + d)?

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The result is ac + ad + bc + bd.

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What is the First step in the FOIL method?

Back

Multiply the First terms of each binomial.

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What is the Outside step in the FOIL method?

Back

Multiply the Outside terms of the binomials.

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What is the Inside step in the FOIL method?

Back

Multiply the Inside terms of the binomials.

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What is the Last step in the FOIL method?

Back

Multiply the Last terms of each binomial.

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Can FOIL be used for polynomials with more than two terms?

Back

No, FOIL is specifically for multiplying two binomials. For more terms, use distribution.

Front

What is the expanded form of (x + 4)(x + 5) using FOIL?

Back

x^2 + 9x + 20.

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What is the purpose of the FOIL method?

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To simplify the multiplication of two binomials into a polynomial.