Box Method for Binomials

Write the expanded (general) form of the product (x+3)(x+6).

• x²+18x+9

• x²+9x+18

• x²+18x+18

Multiply binomials using box method (2x +1) (x - 3).

• 2x³ -4x +3

• 2x + 5x -3

• 2x² -5x -3

• 2x -6x + 2

What method is this?

• Distributive Method

• FOIL Method

• Multiplication Method

• Box Method

What term should go in the blue box?



• 21x^2

• 21x

• 10x^2

• 10x

Find the product: (you may use the box method)

(x + 12)(x - 12)

• x² - 144

• x² + 144

• x² + 12x - 144

• x² - 12x + 144

Based on 2a, simplify the terms from the box. Express final answer in standard form.

Based on 2a, simplify the terms from the box. Express final answer in standard form.

Which of the following could be the correct set up for the Box Method when multiply (x + 3) (2x - 4) _{(click on the question to see the image in the background...yes we usually use the right side)}

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• B

• C

• D

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What expression goes in the missing box?

• 7

• -7

• 7x

• -7x