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What is the difference multiplying binomials with factoring polynomials into binomial factors?
It's the difference between multiplication and division. Multiplying binomials is combining them. Factoring polynomials is breaking them apart.
What is the last step when multiplying binomials?
Combining like terms.
When multiplying binomials that turn out negative do you add or subtract exponents?
When multiplying numbers with exponents, you add the exponents.
Is a method that uses a pattern to simplify multiplying two binomials together?
Foil
FOIL is a method that uses a pattern to simplify two binomials together?
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FOIL is a method that uses a pattern to simplify multiplying two together?
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Why is the FOIL method not needed when multiplying two binomials?
It is only not needed if you know of another method. If FOIL is the only way you know to multiply two binomials, then it is definitely needed.
What is an acronym used to remember the steps needed to multiply two binomials?
You don't need any acronym; just multiply every monomial on the left with every monomial on the right. The same goes for multiplying a binomial with a trinomial, two trinomials, or in fact for multiplying any polynomial by any other polynomial.
How is factoring a polynomial different from multiplying two binomials?
The same way that factoring a number is different from multiplying two factors. In general, it is much easier to multiply two factors together, than to find factors that give a certain product.
What is a method for multiplying two binomials?
Depends on the kind of binomials. Case 1: If both binomials have different terms, then use the distribution property. Each term of one binomial will multiply both terms of the other binomial. After distribution, combine like terms, and it's done. Case 2: If both binomials have exactly the same terms, then work as in the 1st case, or use the formula for suaring a binomial, (a ± b)2 = a2 ± 2ab + b2. Case 3: If both binomials have terms that only differ in sign, then work as in the 1st case, or use the formula for the sum and the difference of the two terms, (a - b)(a + b) = a2 - b2.
Does the FOIL system work for any 2 binomials?
does the FOIL system work for any binomials
What is the advantage of being able to recognize special products of binomials?
The advantage of recognizing some special binomials is that the math can then be done much more quickly. Some of the binomials appear very frequently.
