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Multiplying Binomials

Mastering the FOIL Method

Introduction

  • Binomials involve multiplying two terms together.
  • FOIL method is a step-by-step approach for multiplying binomials.
  • Let's explore how to multiply binomials using examples.
  • Remember to check your work and simplify if possible.

Multiplying Monomial by Binomial

  • Multiply each term inside the bracket by the monomial.
  • Combine like terms if possible.
  • No simplification possible if no like terms.
  • Remember the FOIL method acronym.

Example 1: Multiplying Binomials

  • Apply the FOIL method to multiply the terms.
  • Start with the first term in the first bracket and multiply it by the first term in the second bracket.
  • Continue the process for the remaining terms.
  • Combine like terms if possible.

Example 2: Simplification

  • Apply the FOIL method to multiply the terms.
  • Combine like terms if possible.
  • Simplify the expression.

Example 3: Multiplying with Variables

  • Apply the FOIL method to multiply the terms.
  • Combine like terms if possible.
  • Factor in variables when multiplying.
  • Simplify the expression.

Identical Brackets with Opposite Signs

  • Apply the FOIL method to multiply the terms.
  • Like terms cancel out in this case.
  • Resulting expression has only two terms.

Shortcut for Squaring a Binomial

  • Shortcut for squaring a binomial:
  • Square the first term.
  • Multiply the first term by the second term and double the product.
  • Square the second term.
  • Resulting expression has only two terms.

Example 4: Squaring a Binomial

  • Apply the shortcut for squaring a binomial.
  • Square the first term.
  • Multiply the first term by the second term and double the product.
  • Square the second term.
  • Combine like terms if possible.

Example 5: Squaring a Binomial with Negative Terms

  • Apply the shortcut for squaring a binomial.
  • Square the first term.
  • Multiply the first term by the second term and double the product.
  • Square the second term.
  • Combine like terms if possible.

Conclusion

  • Multiplying binomials is a fundamental algebraic operation.
  • FOIL method helps in systematically multiplying binomials.
  • Understanding the shortcut for squaring a binomial can save time.
  • Practice and check your work to master the concept.

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