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 to expand the product of two binomials.

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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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Find the product: (3x – 1)(x + 5)

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3x² + 14x - 5

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Find the product: (y - 3)(y + 7)

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y² + 4y - 21

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Find the product: (x + 12)(x - 12)

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x² - 144

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Simplify: (x - 7)²

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x² - 14x + 49

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

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a² - b² (Difference of squares formula).

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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

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2x² + 11x + 12