The FOIL Method
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In this lesson, we will look into how to use the FOIL method to distribute two binomials.
Most Algebra books describe FOIL as a method of multiplying two binomials.
FOIL is the acronym for
First
Outside
Inside
Last
Example:
Multiply the binomials (x + 1)(2x – 3)
Solution:
(x + 1)(2x – 3)
Multiply First : x • 2x = 2 x2
Multiply Outside : x • (–3) = –3x
Multiply Inside : 1 • 2x = 2x
Multiply Last : 1 • (–3) = –3
(x + 1)(2x – 3)
= 2x2 – 3x + 2x – 3
= 2x2 – x – 3
Videos
Multiplying Binomials FOIL MethodMultiplying binomials using the FOIL method. Explanation and examples.
This video will show you how to use foil to distribute two binomials.
In this video, we use the FOIL method to multiple binomials. FOIL helps you make sure all terms are distributed. (a+b)(c+d)
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