Multiplying Polynomials

What does the FOIL method stand for?

• A) First, Outside, Inner, Last

• B) Find, Outer, Internal, List

• C) Formula, Operations, Integers, Logs

• D) First, Outer, Inner, Line

Review the FOIL and box methods for multiplying polynomials for the SAT®. What is the first step in multiplying polynomials?

• A) Combine like terms

• B) Add coefficients

• C) Distribute each term

• D) Write in standard form.

• Square of a binomial

• Difference of squares

• FOIL

• Expanded form

What happens to coefficients when multiplying terms?

• They are added

• They stay the same

• They are multiplied

• They are subtracted

Which method organizes multiplication using a grid?

• FOIL

• Difference of squares

• Box Method

• Standard Form

• Alphabetical order

• Ascending degree

• Random order

• Descending degree