Multiplying Binomials with Area Models

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GR. 9-12

Skill:

Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.

Multiplying Binomials with Area Models

Build monomials and binomials and explore their product using an area model.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question 1

How is the term inside each part of the area model determined?

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Open-ended question 2

What is the relationship between the 4 terms inside of the area model and the product of the binomials?

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Open-ended question 3

When multiplying binomials, which pair of terms are combined? Why?

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