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Lesson 2: Multiplying binomials- Multiplying monomials by polynomials
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Multiplying binomials review
A binomial is a polynomial with two terms. For example, and are both binomials. In this article, we'll review how to multiply these binomials.
Example 1
Expand the expression.
Apply the distributive property.
Apply the distributive property again.
Notice the pattern. We multiplied each term in the first binomial by each term in the second binomial.
Simplify.
Example 2
Expand the expression.
Apply the distributive property.
Apply the distributive property again.
Notice the pattern. We multiplied each term in the first binomial by each term in the second binomial.
Simplify:
Want to learn more about multiplying binomials? Check out this video.
Want to join the conversation?
- Is it okay if I use this method? :
(9h+3)(-h-1)
-h(9h+3)-1(9h+3)
-9h^2-3h-9h-3
-9h^2-12h-3
This is what Sal showed in the multiplying binomials video.(9 votes)- Yes, you can double distribute with either the first or the second binomial, and you did it correctly. The answer will be the same if you did 9h(-h-1) + 3(-h-1), just that on your 3rd step, the -9h and -3h would be interchanged.(9 votes)
- I am working on foiling section of my math the problem looks like (5x+2Y)(4X+Y) Book says answer is 20Xsquared+13xy+2y: I get all parts of the first and last terms in the answer statement but I have know idea how it foils out a 13xy term??(10 votes)
- You have to multiply every term by BOTH of the other terms in the parentheses. 5x*4x(20x^2) + 5x*y(5xy)+4x*2y(8xy)+ y*2y(2y^2) =20x^2 + 13xy + 2y^2.(6 votes)
- whats bigger than a quadratic equation?(3 votes)
- Quadratic equations are equations with a variable to the second power.
Cubic equations have something to the third, and quartic equations have a variable to the fourth. Quintic equations have a variable to the fifth, but they are unsolvable.(5 votes)
- (4ab+2) (3ab-7)?(3 votes)
- Use FOIL or extended distribution to complete the multiplication.
You can find an explanation of FOIL in this video: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/introduction-to-polynomial-expressions/multiplying-binomials-2/v/multiplying-binomials
Sal gave an example of extended distribution on the page above.
See if you can follow the examples and work thru the problem. Comment back if you get stuck and tell me what you tried.(2 votes)
- For those interested, Q2 can be simplified further (although the question doesn't want it).
(-6d+6)(2d-2)
= -6(d-1)x2(d-1)
= -12(d-1)(d-1)
= -12(d-1)^2(3 votes) - Does this mention trinomials(1 vote)
- It does not mention trinomials but you can use the same method for them.(1 vote)
- So what exactly does this help us with in real life? Does help figure out like finances or a building or something.(1 vote)
- how is this going to help me count my money or get a job(1 vote)
- That depends on what job you have - most majors in college require some math to graduate, so counting money as a burger flipper is easier than as an engineer because there is so much less to count. Even doctors and lawyers who have a lot of money to count must take math to get to where they are.(2 votes)
- how do I put the answer in the text box it wont let me.(1 vote)
- this stuff is sooo hard. I have been learning this quadratics and factoring and it just don't make sense. the worst is completing the square. any help?(0 votes)
- Practice. There's nothing more for you to learn. Practice. Do about 100 of each. This is math, not history class. You're not learning to repeat a story, you're being asked to actually do something, like hit a baseball. Practice.(3 votes)