If your child needs math practice, click here.For sample problems, click here. Here are some tips for Foil Method, which aligns with Texas state standards:
FOIL Method
F irst - multiply the first terms from each binomial O uter - multiply the outer terms from each binomial I nner - multiply the inner terms from each binomial L ast - multiply the last terms from each binomials
Example:
Solve (2x + y)(x + 5y). 1. Use the FOIL method to multiply the terms. First +Outer +Inner +Last 2x2 +(2x)(5y) +xy +5y2 2. Combine like terms. (2x + y)(x + 5y) = 2x2 + (2x)(5y) + xy + 5y2 = 2x2 + 10xy + xy + 5y2 = 2x2 + 11xy + 5y2
1. Use the FOIL method to multiply the terms.
2. Combine like terms.
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