Pattern Method for Squaring Binomials

The video tutorial by Meaty Turgon explains how to square binomials using two methods: the FOIL method and a pattern method. The FOIL method involves multiplying the first, outer, inner, and last terms of the binomial. The pattern method provides a shortcut by squaring the first term, multiplying the first and second terms by two, and squaring the last term. The tutorial includes examples to demonstrate both methods and concludes with an assignment for further practice.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• How to solve quadratic equations

• How to square binomials

• How to graph linear equations

• How to factor polynomials

What does the FOIL method stand for?

• First, Order, Integrate, Last

• Factor, Order, Integrate, List

• Factor, Outer, Inner, List

• First, Outer, Inner, Last

In the FOIL method, what do you multiply to get the 'O' term?

• First terms

• Last terms

• Outer terms

• Inner terms

What is the result of multiplying the inner terms in the FOIL method for (x + 4)^2?

• 8x

• x^2

• 4x

• 16

What is the expanded form of (x + 4)^2 using the FOIL method?

• x^2 + 4x + 16

• x^2 + 8x + 16

• x^2 + 4x + 8

• x^2 + 16

What is the first step in the pattern method for squaring a binomial?

• Multiply by 2

• Square the last term

• Square the first term

• Multiply the first and second terms

In the pattern method, what do you do after squaring the first term?

• Add the terms

• Square the last term

• Multiply the first and second terms and then by 2

• Subtract the terms

What is the expanded form of (a + b)^2 using the pattern method?

• a^2 + 2a + b^2

• a^2 + 2b + b^2

• a^2 + ab + b^2

• a^2 + 2ab + b^2

How does the pattern method handle a negative middle term?

• It adds the terms

• It multiplies the terms

• It subtracts the terms

• It divides the terms

What is the expanded form of (a - b)^2 using the pattern method?

• a^2 + ab + b^2

• a^2 - ab + b^2

• a^2 + 2ab + b^2

• a^2 - 2ab + b^2