Wyzant: Simplifying Using the Foil Method

In this FOIL method worksheet, 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.

There are very specific ways to multiply binomials. One could use the FOIL method or employ the distributive property. Sal walks through each step of the FOIL method and then shows that using distribution results in the same answer. This...

Four-letter words aren't a bad thing in the world of math. Scholars learn how to apply the FOIL method for multiplying a pair of binomials. They watch a short video that goes over two examples using this strategy.

Find the area of FOIL. A short video makes the connection between the FOIL method and the area model of multiplying two binomials. The graphics show how the different parts of the area model can be connected to the nemonic FOIL.

FOIL it! What? You want to multiply two binomials then use the FOIL method: First, Outside, Inside, Last. When you have done that, your final steps is to combine the like terms.

Have you ever heard of the FOIL method? Watch and learn how the FOIL method can be used to help you multiply binomials. It all starts with a tic-tac-toe box and two polynomials then ends with a correct answer.

WyzAnt provides color coded examples for the foil method of factoring.

FOIL it! What? You want to multiply two binomials then use the FOIL method: First, Outside, Inside, Last. When you have done that, your final step is to combine the like terms.

The word FOIL stands for First, Outer, Inner, Last. Use a provided template to factor a binomial then use the FOIL method to check your answer. Factoring and multiplying binomials never looked so easy.

Students watch a video lesson that demonstrates how to multiply radical expressions using the FOIL method. The tutorial includes detailed examples.