Multiplying Polynomials Using Box Method

Which method organizes multiplication using a grid?

• FOIL

• Difference of squares

• Box Method

• Standard Form

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

• Combine like terms

• Add coefficients

• Distribute each term

• Write in standard form.

Complete the box.

c

d

e

f

-30

10x

-3x

7

-3

What term should go in the blue box?



• 21x

• 10x

Complete the box.

c

d

e

f

-6x

2x

-12

6x

-2x

Multiply using the box method on your scratch paper! Then choose your answer.