Lesson 13 - 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 + 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 expand the product of two binomials into 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.

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Calculate: (x - 4)(x - 6)

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x² - 10x + 24

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Calculate: (x - 7)(x + 7)

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x² - 49

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Calculate: (x + 2)(x + 3)

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x² + 5x + 6

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Calculate: (x + 5)(x + 4)

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x² + 9x + 20

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Calculate: (x + 12)(x - 12)

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x² - 144

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

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The result is a² - b², known as the difference of squares.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside parentheses.