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 (x + 5) or (3a - 2b).

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What does it mean to multiply binomials?

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Multiplying binomials involves using the distributive property to expand the product of two binomials, resulting in a polynomial.

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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 by multiplying the terms in these four combinations.

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Simplify: (x - 7)(x + 7)

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x² - 49

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Multiply: (3x – 1)(x + 5)

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3x² + 14x - 5

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Simplify: (p - 8)²

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p² - 16p + 64

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Find the product: (x + 5)(x - 4)

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x² + 1x - 20

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Find the product: (3x + 2)(2x + 4)

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6x² + 16x + 8

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What is the result of (a + b)(a - b)?

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a² - b² (Difference of squares)