FOIL and Box Method

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What does it mean for two terms to be considered 'like terms'?

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They have the same variable and exponent.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does FOIL stand for?

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First Outside Inside Last.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the result of (6y - 5)(9y + 4)?

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54y² - 21y - 20.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the result of (x - 5)(x + 1)?

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x² - 4x - 5.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the result of (x - 4)(x - 6)?

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x² - 10x + 24.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the Box Method in algebra?

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A visual method for multiplying polynomials by creating a box to organize terms.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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How do you identify like terms in an expression?

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Look for terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the first step in using the FOIL method?

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Multiply the First terms of each binomial.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the second step in using the FOIL method?

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Multiply the Outside terms of each binomial.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the third step in using the FOIL method?

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Multiply the Inside terms of each binomial.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1