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 (2y - 5).

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

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

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What is the formula for squaring a binomial (a + b)²?

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The formula is a² + 2ab + b².

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What is the formula for squaring a binomial (a - b)²?

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The formula is a² - 2ab + b².

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Multiply: (x - 7)(x + 7)

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x² - 49.

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Multiply: (x - 3)²

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x² - 6x + 9.

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Simplify: (y - 5)(y + 5)

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y² - 25.

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Multiply: (x + 5)(x - 4)

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x² + x - 20.

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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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What is the result of multiplying a monomial by a binomial?

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Multiply the monomial by each term in the binomial.