8-3 Multiplying Binomials
Objective
To multiply two binomials or a binomial by a trinomial
Dynamic Activity
Multiplying Binomials
Essential Understanding There are several ways to find the product of two binomials, including models, algebra, and tables.
One way to find the product of two binomials is to use an area model, as shown below.
You can also use the Distributive Property to find the product of two binomials.
Problem 1 Using the Distributive Property
What is a simpler form of
Plan
How can you use the Distributive Property with two binomials?
Consider the second binomial as a single variable, and distribute it to each term of the first binomial.
✓ Got It?
- What is a simpler form of
Table of Contents
- 2-1 and 2-2 Solving One- and Two-Step Equations
- 2-3 Solving Multi-Step Equations
- 2-4 Solving Equations With Variables on Both Sides
- 2-5 Literal Equations and Formulas
- 2-6 Ratios, Rates, and Conversions
- 2-7 and 2-8 Solving Proportions and Using Similar Figures
- 2-9 Percents
- 2-10 Change Expressed as a Percent
- 3-1 Inequalities and Their Graphs
- 3-2 Solving Inequalities Using Addition or Subtraction
- 3-3 Solving Inequalities Using Multiplication or Division
- 3-4 Solving Multi-Step Inequalities
- 3-5 Working With Sets
- 3-6 Compound Inequalities
- 3-7 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
- 3-8 Unions and Intersections of Sets
- Chapter 1 Foundations for Algebra
- Chapter 2 Solving Equations
- Chapter 3 Solving Inequalities
- Chapter 4 An Introduction to Functions
- Chapter 5 Linear Functions
- Chapter 6 Systems of Equations and Inequalities
- Chapter 7 Exponents and Exponential Functions
- Chapter 8 Polynomials and Factoring
- Chapter 9 Quadratic Functions and Equations
- Chapter 10 Radical Expressions and Equations
- Chapter 11 Rational Expressions and Functions
- Chapter 12 Data Analysis and Probability