Multiplying Binomials

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms, such as (a + b) or (x - 3).

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What does it mean to multiply binomials?

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Multiplying binomials involves using the distributive property to combine two binomials into a single polynomial.

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What is the FOIL method?

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The FOIL method is a technique for multiplying two binomials, standing for First, Outside, Inside, Last.

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Find the product: (a + b)(c + d)

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ac + ad + bc + bd.

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Find the product: (x + 2)(x + 3)

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x^2 + 5x + 6.

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Find the product: (x - 1)(x - 8)

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x^2 - 9x + 8.

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Find the product: (3x - 1)(x + 5)

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3x^2 + 14x - 5.

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What is the result of (x + 2)(x - 2)?

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x^2 - 4 (Difference of squares).

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What is the result of (x + a)(x - a)?

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x^2 - a^2 (Difference of squares).

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Find the product: (x - 3)(x + 10)

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x^2 + 7x - 30.