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 (2n - 5).

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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 in which you multiply the terms.

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Calculate the product: (x + 1)(x + 2)

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x^2 + 3x + 2

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Calculate the product: (x - 3)(x + 4)

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x^2 + x - 12

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Calculate the product: (a + b)(a - b)

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a^2 - b^2 (Difference of squares)

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

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x^2 - 25 (Difference of squares)

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Calculate the product: (2x + 3)(x + 1)

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2x^2 + 5x + 3

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Calculate the product: (x + 2)(x + 3)

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x^2 + 5x + 6

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Calculate the product: (x - 4)(x - 6)

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x^2 - 10x + 24