Multiplying Polynomials Using Box Method

Which method organizes multiplication using a grid?

• FOIL

• Difference of squares

• Box Method

• Standard Form

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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.

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Complete the box.

c

d

e

f

-3

10x

7

-3x

-30

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What term should go in the blue box?



• 21x

• 10x

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Complete the box.

c

d

e

f

-6x

2x

6x

-12

-2x

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

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