Multiplying Binomials and Trinomials

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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 (2x - 5).

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial that contains exactly three terms, such as (x^2 + 2x + 1) or (3x^2 - 4x + 5).

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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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How do you multiply two binomials?

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To multiply two binomials, use the FOIL method: First, Outer, Inner, Last. For example, (a + b)(c + d) = ac + ad + bc + bd.

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

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What is the result of (x - 4)(x + 4)?

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What is the result of (2x + 3)(x + 5)?

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What is the result of (x - 1)(x^2 + x + 1)?

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

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What is the result of (x - 9)(x - 7)?

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