Understanding the FOIL Method for Multiplying Binomials

What does the 'F' in the FOIL method stand for?

• First

• Final

• Factor

• Fraction

In the expression (x + 2)(x - 5), what is the product of the outer terms?

• 5x

• -5x

• -10

• 10

What is the result of combining the like terms in the expression x^2 - 5x + 4x - 20?

• x^2 - 1x - 20

• x^2 - 9x - 20

• x^2 + x - 20

• x^2 - x - 20

In the expression (x + 3)(x + 5), what is the sum of the inner and outer terms?

• 8x

• 15x

• 5x

• 3x

What is the final product of the binomials (x + 3)(x + 5)?

• x^2 + 10x + 15

• x^2 + 3x + 15

• x^2 + 5x + 15

• x^2 + 8x + 15

In the expression (4V + 2)(5V - 8), what is the product of the first terms?

• 8V^2

• 20V^2

• 16V^2

• 10V^2

What is the result of combining the like terms in the expression 20V^2 - 32V + 10V - 16?

• 20V^2 - 42V - 16

• 20V^2 - 22V - 16

• 20V^2 - 12V - 16

• 20V^2 - 32V - 16

In the expression (7x - 3)(2x + 4), what is the product of the last terms?

• 7

• -7

• 12

• -12

What is the final product of the binomials (7x - 3)(2x + 4)?

• 14x^2 + 22x - 12

• 14x^2 + 28x - 12

• 14x^2 + 22x + 12

• 14x^2 + 28x + 12

What is the purpose of the FOIL method in algebra?

• To add fractions

• To divide polynomials

• To solve equations

• To multiply binomials