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Multiplying Binomials. W e learned to multiply a monomial and a polynomial:. Try these two on your own:. Multiplying Binomials. Now, we will learn how to multiply two binomials together. A Binomial is a polynomial with two terms:. Multiplying Binomials.
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Multiplying Binomials • Now, we will learn how to multiply two binomials together. • A Binomial is a polynomial with two terms:
Multiplying Binomials • To multiply two binomials, we multiply each term in the first binomial with each term in the second binomial. • We can use a table to help keep the multiplication organized.
Using the Table • Draw a 2 by 2 grid • Label the rows with the first binomial: one term to the left of each row • Label the columns with the second binomial: one term above each column • Multiply across the rows and columns to fill in the table • Write the result as the product of the binomials • Combine like terms
Homework • Multiplying Binomials: Table Method, Worksheet 1
Variations on multiplying • There may be other variables • There may be higher powers • There may be no like terms to combine • You will need to put the answer in standard form
Homework • Multiplying Binomials: Table Method, Worksheet 2