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Simplify binomials using the FOIL method with this algebra worksheet from Diamond Tutoring.

Worksheet titled "Algebraic Expressions" from Diamond Tutoring, featuring eight binomial multiplication problems to simplify using the FOIL method.

Worksheet titled "Algebraic Expressions" from Diamond Tutoring, featuring eight binomial multiplication problems to simplify using the FOIL method.

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Show Answer Key & Explanations Step-by-step solution for: Multiplying Binomials Using The FOIL Method:
To solve the given binomials using the FOIL method, we will follow these steps:

1. First: Multiply the first terms in each binomial.
2. Outside: Multiply the outer terms in the product.
3. Inside: Multiply the inner terms in the product.
4. Last: Multiply the last terms in each binomial.
5. Combine like terms to simplify the expression.

Let's solve each problem step by step.

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1. \((x + 2)(2x + 5)\)



- F: \(x \cdot 2x = 2x^2\)
- O: \(x \cdot 5 = 5x\)
- I: \(2 \cdot 2x = 4x\)
- L: \(2 \cdot 5 = 10\)

Combine all terms:
\[
2x^2 + 5x + 4x + 10 = 2x^2 + 9x + 10
\]

Answer: \(\boxed{2x^2 + 9x + 10}\)

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2. \((3x - 3)(x + 3)\)



- F: \(3x \cdot x = 3x^2\)
- O: \(3x \cdot 3 = 9x\)
- I: \(-3 \cdot x = -3x\)
- L: \(-3 \cdot 3 = -9\)

Combine all terms:
\[
3x^2 + 9x - 3x - 9 = 3x^2 + 6x - 9
\]

Answer: \(\boxed{3x^2 + 6x - 9}\)

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3. \((4a - 5)(a + 3)\)



- F: \(4a \cdot a = 4a^2\)
- O: \(4a \cdot 3 = 12a\)
- I: \(-5 \cdot a = -5a\)
- L: \(-5 \cdot 3 = -15\)

Combine all terms:
\[
4a^2 + 12a - 5a - 15 = 4a^2 + 7a - 15
\]

Answer: \(\boxed{4a^2 + 7a - 15}\)

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4. \((2a + 1)(a + 3)\)



- F: \(2a \cdot a = 2a^2\)
- O: \(2a \cdot 3 = 6a\)
- I: \(1 \cdot a = a\)
- L: \(1 \cdot 3 = 3\)

Combine all terms:
\[
2a^2 + 6a + a + 3 = 2a^2 + 7a + 3
\]

Answer: \(\boxed{2a^2 + 7a + 3}\)

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5. \((2x + 7)(x - 8)\)



- F: \(2x \cdot x = 2x^2\)
- O: \(2x \cdot (-8) = -16x\)
- I: \(7 \cdot x = 7x\)
- L: \(7 \cdot (-8) = -56\)

Combine all terms:
\[
2x^2 - 16x + 7x - 56 = 2x^2 - 9x - 56
\]

Answer: \(\boxed{2x^2 - 9x - 56}\)

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6. \((x + 2)^2\)



This is the same as \((x + 2)(x + 2)\).

- F: \(x \cdot x = x^2\)
- O: \(x \cdot 2 = 2x\)
- I: \(2 \cdot x = 2x\)
- L: \(2 \cdot 2 = 4\)

Combine all terms:
\[
x^2 + 2x + 2x + 4 = x^2 + 4x + 4
\]

Answer: \(\boxed{x^2 + 4x + 4}\)

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7. \((3x + 1)(2x + 6)\)



- F: \(3x \cdot 2x = 6x^2\)
- O: \(3x \cdot 6 = 18x\)
- I: \(1 \cdot 2x = 2x\)
- L: \(1 \cdot 6 = 6\)

Combine all terms:
\[
6x^2 + 18x + 2x + 6 = 6x^2 + 20x + 6
\]

Answer: \(\boxed{6x^2 + 20x + 6}\)

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8. \((a - 5)^2\)



This is the same as \((a - 5)(a - 5)\).

- F: \(a \cdot a = a^2\)
- O: \(a \cdot (-5) = -5a\)
- I: \(-5 \cdot a = -5a\)
- L: \(-5 \cdot (-5) = 25\)

Combine all terms:
\[
a^2 - 5a - 5a + 25 = a^2 - 10a + 25
\]

Answer: \(\boxed{a^2 - 10a + 25}\)

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Final Answers:


1. \(\boxed{2x^2 + 9x + 10}\)
2. \(\boxed{3x^2 + 6x - 9}\)
3. \(\boxed{4a^2 + 7a - 15}\)
4. \(\boxed{2a^2 + 7a + 3}\)
5. \(\boxed{2x^2 - 9x - 56}\)
6. \(\boxed{x^2 + 4x + 4}\)
7. \(\boxed{6x^2 + 20x + 6}\)
8. \(\boxed{a^2 - 10a + 25}\)
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of foil worksheet.
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