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The FOIL method is used to multiply together two polynomials, each consisting of two terms.
In general the polynomials could be of any degree and each could contain a number of variables. However, FOIL is generally used for two monomials in one variable; that is
(ax + b) and (cx + d)
To multiply these two monomials together -
F = Multiply together the FIRST term of each bracket: ax * cx = acx2
O = Multiply the OUTER terms in the way the brackets are written out= ax * d = adx
I = Multiply the INNER terms = b * cx = bcx
L = Multiply the LAST terms of each bracket = b * d = bd
Add together: acx2 + adx + bcx + bd
Lastly, combine the middle two terms which are "like" terms to give
acx2 + (ad + bc)*x + bd
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FOIL is a method that uses a pattern to simplify multiplying two together?
binomials
Is a method that uses a pattern to simplify multiplying two binomials together?
Foil
What are your strengths in math?
-FOIL Method -Special Products -Geometry It's depends on you :)
A squared plus 2ab plus b squared?
= (a + b)2 or (a + b)(a + b) (a + b)(a + b) using the FOIL method yields: [multiplying {First Outer Inner Last} and summing the products] = a.a + a.b + b.a + b.b = a2 + ab + ab + b2 = a2 + 2ab + b2
What does a formula start with?
it usually starts with x=.... ex: for foil method , which is (a+b)2 would be x=a2+2ab+b2
FOIL is a method that uses a pattern to simplify multiplying two together?
binomials
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?
multiplying
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.
Where can the foil method be used?
When multiplying out the brackets in a quadratic equation or expression: f = first o = outer i = inner l = last
The foil method is used for?
The foil method in algebra is used to "multiply linear binomials."The FOIL method is used in elementary algebra as a guide for solving algebraic problems.
How do you know when to foil in math?
When multiplying two binomial expressions.
Is the foil method used for factoring quadratic equations?
Yes FOIL method can be used with quadratic expressions and equations
Who discover the foil method?
(a+b)(b-a)
Who invented the FOIL method?
Bill Gates
What is the foil method?
The FOIL Method is a process used in algebra to multiply two binomials.f= first termso= outer termsi= inner termsl= last terms
What is definition of foil method?
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