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 (3y - 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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Multiply: (x - 1)(x - 8)

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

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Multiply: (x - 4)(x - 6)

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Multiply: (x + 12)(x - 12)

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

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside parentheses.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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