Multiplying and Dividing polynomials practice

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What is the FOIL method used for in multiplying binomials?

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FOIL stands for First, Outside, Inside, Last. It is a method used to multiply two binomials by multiplying the first terms, outside terms, inside terms, and last terms, then combining like terms.

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Multiply: (3x – 1)(x + 5)

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3x² + 14x - 5

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Multiply: (5x - 1)(x + 1)

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5x² + 4x - 1

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What is the expanded form of (2x + 1)(2x + 1)?

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4x² + 4x + 1

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Divide the polynomial 15x⁹ - 8x³ by the monomial 5x³.

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3x⁶ - 8x³

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Simplify using FOIL: (x + 5)(x + 4)

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x² + 9x + 20

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What does it mean to divide a polynomial by a monomial?

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Dividing a polynomial by a monomial involves dividing each term of the polynomial by the monomial.

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that contains exactly two terms.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression.