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The FOIL Method

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

I can expand expressions like (x + 2)(x + 3) using the FOIL method.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

The FOIL Method | Easiest way to Multiply Polynomials | Algebra

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Expand the expression (x + 4)(x - 1) using the FOIL method. Expand the expression (2x + 1)(x + 3) using the FOIL method. Expand the expression (x - 5)² using the FOIL method.”

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