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 (a - b).

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What does it mean to multiply binomials?

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Multiplying binomials involves using the distributive property or the FOIL method to expand the product of two binomials.

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What is the FOIL method?

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FOIL stands for First, Outside, Inside, Last. It is a method used to multiply two binomials by multiplying the terms in these four combinations.

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Expand (p - 8)².

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p² - 16p + 64.

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Expand (x + 5)².

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x² + 10x + 25.

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What is the expanded form of (x + 3)(x + 6)?

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x² + 9x + 18.

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Expand (3x + 2)(x + 1).

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3x² + 5x + 2.

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

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r² - 49.

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What is the difference of squares?

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The difference of squares is a special product that states (a + b)(a - b) = a² - b².

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What is the general form of a quadratic equation?

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The general form of a quadratic equation is ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants.