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 (3x - 1).

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What does it mean to multiply binomials?

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Multiplying binomials involves using the distributive property to find 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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Find the product: (x + 5)(x - 4)

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x² + 1x - 20

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Simplify: (x - 9)(x - 7)

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x² - 16x + 63

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Find the product: (3x + 2)(2x + 4)

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6x² + 16x + 8

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Multiply: (3x – 1)(x + 5)

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3x² + 14x - 5

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Find the product: (x + 12)(x - 12)

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x² - 144

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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 result of (a + b)(a - b)?

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