Multiplying Polynomials Summary

Key Concepts

• FOIL Method for Multiplying Two Binomials—To multiply two binomials:
  1. Multiply the First terms.
  2. Multiply the Outer terms.
  3. Multiply the Inner terms.
  4. Multiply the Last terms.
• Multiplying Two Binomials—To multiply binomials, use the:
  • Distributive Property (see this example)
  • FOIL Method (see this example)
  • Vertical Method (see this example)
• Multiplying a Trinomial by a Binomial—To multiply a trinomial by a binomial, use the:
  • Distributive Property (see this example)
  • Vertical Method (see this example)