Algebra 1: 8.3 Notes: Example 5 - Multiplying Polynomials (No FOIL Method)

The FOIL method only works when you have 2 binomials. It will not work when multiplying a binomial times a trinomial, or when multiplying a trinomial by another trinomial. You will need to use the Distributive Property multiple times in order to simplify.

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