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 (3x - 2).

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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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The FOIL method is a technique for multiplying two binomials, standing for First, Outside, Inside, Last, which refers to the order of multiplication.

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

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x² + 1x - 20

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Simplify: (x - 9)(x - 7)

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x² - 16x + 63

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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 (p - 8)²?

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p² - 16p + 64

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

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x² - 49

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing for the multiplication of a single term by a sum.

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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.