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FOIL method using the area model
In this FOIL method activity, students multiply binomials using the FOIL method and the area model. Students find the area of rectangles to investigate why the FOIL method works. Worked examples are provided.
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Multiplying Polynomials
Students investigate polynomials. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems dealing with multiplication of polynomials by using the distributive property and the FOIL method. Students also describe how the use of Punnet squares in...
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Student Workbook: Algebra I
Need a helping hand in Algebra I? How about a giant, super-sized worksheet packet? Here is a resource that has worksheets for virtually every concept with some accompanying examples.
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Multiplying Binomials
In this multiplying binomials learning exercise, 9th graders solve and complete 23 different types of problems. First, they use the Distributive Property to find each product. Then, students use the FOIL method to find each product. They...
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FOIL Method Worksheet
In this FOIL method worksheet, students with the "FOIL" method to solve equations with one to two variables. They may enter their answer on the internet worksheet, and view step-by-step hints to solve the problems. Twenty binomial...
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Multiplying Special Case Polynomials
In this algebra worksheet, learners practice finding the product of two binomials. In each case either the answer represents a difference of squares or a perfect square trinomial. There are 26 problems with an answer key.
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Multiplying Polynomials - FOIL
Students participate in an activity to demonstrate the distributive property. They take notes as they observe different methods of FOIL. Afterward, students work on their own, and in groups to determine which method to use and complete...
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Worksheet Chapter 5 College Prep Algebra
In this algebra worksheet, students evaluate algebraic expressions, simplify exponents, write numbers in scientific notation, perform division of equations, and find the area of given problems. This worksheet contains 75 problems and an...
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Area "FOILed" Again!
Learners perform factoring on the TI. In this algebra lesson, students factor equations using the FOIL method. They use the TI navigator to show each step using a visual.
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Special Products
In this algebra worksheet, students learn how to sue the FOIL method to find some special products. They then find the product in 18 binomials.
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Number Towers
Number towers use addition or multiplication to ensure each level is equal. While this is common in factoring, it is often not used with algebraic equations. Solving these six questions relies on problem solving skills and being able to...
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Regents Exam Questions: Quadratics
In this quadratics worksheet, students identify the roots of a quadratic equation. They use FOIL and the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations. This seven-page worksheet contains 32 problems. Answers are provided on the last...
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Multiplying Binomials
In this binomials worksheet, students use FOIL to find the product of binomials. This two-page worksheet contains 18 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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The Multiplication of Polynomials
If you can multiply multi-digit integers, you can multiply polynomials. Learners use an area model to compare multiplying numbers to multiplying polynomials. They progress to using the distributive property.
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Factoring Quadratic Expressions
Factor in different strategies in a lesson for factoring quadratics. Young mathematicians first create tables and area models to factor quadratic trinomials into two binomials by guess and check. Learners then investigate how they can...
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Special Products
Looking for a worksheet on special products of binomials? This one-page document includes two separate assignments on special products. Problems include multiplying binomials in the form (a+b)^2,(a-b)^2,(a + b)(a -b), as well as a few...
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Algebraic Expressions
In this linear expressions activity, students simplify given expressions using the FOIL method. They square linear expressions. This two-page activity contains two types of problems: some with a single variable, and some with two...
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Topic 5.2 - Polynomials
In this polynomials worksheet, learners simplify the first 4 expressions on the page. They are instructed to use FOIL when simplifying the last 9 expressions.
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Polynomials and Factoring
Learners classify, add, subtract, and factor polynomials. For this polynomials lesson, students classify polynomials by creating their own system. During a discussion, the class decides on a common system. They add and subtract...
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Regents Exam Questions: Quadratic Formula 2
For this quadratic formula worksheet, students use the quadratic formula to determine the roots of quadratic equations. This two-page worksheet contains 5 multi-step problems. Answers are listed on the second page.
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Completing the Square
For this completing the square worksheet, students determine the value of the unknown by completing the square. This two-page worksheet contains 18 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Completing the Square
In this completing the square worksheet, students solve problems by completing the square. They determine the value of the unknown in the binomial. This two-page worksheet contains 30 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Math Regents Exam Questions: Factoring Trinomials
In this factoring worksheet, students simplify trinomials. They factor given expressions containing three terms. This two-page worksheet contains 4 multiple-choice problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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A Triangle Expansion
Students review the foil method used to multiply two binomials. For this lesson on evaluating algebraic expressions, students are able to identify the coefficient in an algebraic expression, "act out" the foil method of multiplying...