Algebra 1C

Multiplying Special Cases

U2L4 Notes

Weve been discussing multiplying binomials, such
as: . But what happens if you have the
exact same information in the parentheses being
multiplied together?

For example: .

This is the same as

!!

When you simplify, DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT
simplify distribute the 2 (squared).

You must REWRITE the problem so that it is in TWO
PARENTHESES: so back to:

Lucky for us, when we have parentheses that look
like this, we also have special rules that make our
lives even easier.


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*just plug in the information and youre good to go!

Example: Simplify

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29 9

Example: Simplify

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27 7

a
b
a
b

Other special cases:

Original Form: Our Answers Form:

Example: Simplify



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a
b