Multiplying Binomials

There are numerous ways to set up the multiplication of two binomials. The first three methods shown here work for multiplying ALL polynomials, not just binomials. All methods, of course, give the same answer.

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1. "Distributive" Method:

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2. "Vertical" Method:

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3. "Grid" Method

4. "FOIL" Method: multiply First Outer Inner Last

Multiplying Binomials

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multipling binomials