2. The FOIL method shows us how to multiply two binomials together using the acronym F irst, O uter, I nner, L ast. Remember binomials are polynomials with two terms. For example, x +2 or 3x -8
3. (x + 3)(2x + 6) F irst stands for the first term in each binomial. x(2x) In this case we will multiply
4. (x + 3)(2x + 6) O uter stands for the two outside terms in each binomial. x(6) In this case we will multiply
5. (x + 3)(2x + 6) I nner stands for the two inside terms in each binomial. 3(2x) In this case we will multiply
6. (x + 3)(2x + 6) L ast stands for the last two in each binomial. In this case it will be 3(6) In this case we will multiply
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9. Example 2 (x - 3)(3x + 1) F irst x(3x) = 3x 2 O uter x(1) = 1x I nner -3(3x) = -9x L ast -3(1) = -3 Combine Like Terms (x - 3)(3x + 1) =3x 2 – 8x – 3 1x + -9x = -8x Final Answer
