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 (a + b) or (x - 3).

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What is the product of (a + b)(a - b)?

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

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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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Multiply: (x + 4)(x + 2)

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The product is x² + 6x + 8.

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Multiply: (m - 3)(m + 5)

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The product is m² + 2m - 15.

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is an expression made up of variables, coefficients, and exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression.

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Name this polynomial: 3x² + 2x - 1

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Quadratic Trinomial.

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What is the product of (n - 5)(n - 1)?

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The product is n² - 6n + 5.

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What is the product of (r + 7)(r - 7)?

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The product is r² - 49.