Box Method for Multiplying Polynomials

Which of the following could be the correct set up for the Box Method when multiply (x + 3) (2x - 4) _{(click on the question to see the image in the background...)}

• A

• B

• C

• D

when do you use the box method?

• when multiplying polynomials

• when adding polynomails

• when subtracting polynomails

What two methods are most efficient for multiplying two polynomials together? (Select all answers that apply)

• Box Method

• Foil or Distribution Method

• Synthetic Division

• Long Division

Complete the box.

c

d

e

f

-30

7

10x

-3x

-3

What term should go in the blue box?



• 21x

• 10x

Complete the box.

c

d

e

f

-12

-6x

6x

2x

-2x

Which method organizes multiplication using a grid?

• FOIL

• Difference of squares

• Box Method

• Standard Form

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.