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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How do you apply the FOIL method to (a + b)(c + d)?

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Multiply: First (a*c), Outside (a*d), Inside (b*c), Last (b*d) and then combine like terms.

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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 (x + 7)(x + 9) using the FOIL method?

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x² + 16x + 63.

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What is the result of (x + 5)² using the FOIL method?

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x² + 10x + 25.

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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 purpose of the FOIL method?

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To simplify the multiplication of two binomials.

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Can the FOIL method be used for polynomials with more than two terms?

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No, FOIL is specifically for multiplying two binomials.

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What is the first step in the FOIL method?

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Multiply the First terms of each binomial.