The FOIL Method

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What does FOIL stand for in the FOIL method?

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First, Outside, Inside, Last.

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What is the purpose of the FOIL method?

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To multiply two binomials.

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Apply the FOIL method to (a + b)(c + d). What is the result?

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ac + ad + bc + bd.

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What is the result of (3x + 1)(3x - 1) using the FOIL method?

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9x² - 1.

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What is the result of (2x + 3)(3x + 4) using the FOIL method?

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6x² + 17x + 12.

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What is the result of (x + 2)(x + 3) using the FOIL method?

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x² + 5x + 6.

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What is the result of (3x + 4)(2x + 2) using the FOIL method?

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6x² + 14x + 8.

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What is the result of (2x - 1)(x + 2) using the FOIL method?

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2x² + 3x - 2.

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What is the 'First' step in the FOIL method?

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Multiply the first terms of each binomial.

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What is the 'Outside' step in the FOIL method?

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Multiply the outer terms of the binomials.