FOIL Method and Polynomial Operations

This video tutorial covers the FOIL method and factoring for GED preparation. It explains how to identify FOIL problems, multiply terms using the FOIL method, and combine like terms. The video includes practice problems and demonstrates how to use FOIL for factoring expressions. The tutorial concludes with a final example and encourages viewers to practice these techniques.

What does it mean when you see back-to-back parentheses in an expression?

• It indicates division.

• It indicates addition.

• It indicates subtraction.

• It indicates multiplication.

In the FOIL method, what does the 'F' stand for?

• Function

• Fraction

• Factor

• First

What is the result of multiplying 2x by x using the FOIL method?

• x^2

• 4x

• 2x^2

• 2x

When using the FOIL method, what does the 'O' represent?

• Order

• Outer

• Opposite

• Option

How do you combine like terms in the FOIL method?

• Multiply the coefficients and keep the variable.

• Add the coefficients and keep the variable.

• Divide the coefficients and keep the variable.

• Subtract the coefficients and keep the variable.

What is the result of multiplying 3x by 4 in the FOIL method?

• 7x

• 12x

• 4x

• 3x

In the FOIL method, what does the 'I' stand for?

• Integral

• Initial

• Inverse

• Inner

What is the result of multiplying 3 by x in the FOIL method?

• x

• 3

• x^3

• 3x

In the FOIL method, what does the 'L' represent?

• Linear

• Last

• Limit

• Least

What is the result of multiplying 3 by 4 in the FOIL method?

• 4

• 7

• 12

• 3