Multiplying Polynomials: Binomial x Binomial

When multiplying a binomial by a binomial we need to remember to

multiply in this order:

First terms
Outer terms
Inner terms
Last terms
Examples:
1.

(x+3)(x-4)

2. (x-2)(2x-4)

3.

(2a+b)(a-3b)

4. (x+1)(x-1)

4.

The dimensions of a room are shown below. What is the

area of the room if x=7?
2x+3
x-2

1. What is the simplest form of

A.

x 2 8x 15

B.

x 2 15

2. What is the simplest form of

A.

3n 1

B.

B.

4 x 2 25

4. What is the simplest form of

A.

y 2 25

B.

C.

2 y 10

2x 8

D.

2 x 15

2n 3 n 4 ?
C.

2n2 12

3. What is the simplest form of

A. 4x

x 3 x 5 ?

2n2 5n 12

D.

2n2 11n 1

2 x 5 2 x 5 ?
C.

y 5

4 x2 20 x 25

D.

4 x 2 25

C.

y 2 10 y 10

D. y 2 10 y 25