How to use the grid method for FOIL

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ACT Math › How to use the grid method for FOIL

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1

The expression is equivalent to __________.

Explanation

This question is asking you to multiply two binomials. You can use the grid method for FOIL.

Foil

2

The expression is equivalent to:

Explanation

Use the grid method to FOIL.

Foil

Combine the like terms.

3

Which of the following is the product of ?

Explanation

Using FOIL which stands for the multiplication process between the Firsts, Outers, Inners, and Lasts, we end up with the expression

.

From there, combine the like terms to get .

Therefore the product becomes,

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