SOLUTION: I am haveing trouble with multiplying binomials using the FOIL method and useing squares, is there an easyer way to do this and how do I do squares?

Question 142244: I am haveing trouble with multiplying binomials using the FOIL method and useing squares, is there an easyer way to do this and how do I do squares?
Answer by nabla(475) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
FOIL really is the best way to multiply binomials.
Look at this example:
(x+1)(x-3)=
first terms x*x
outer terms x(-3)
inner terms 1(x)
last terms 1(-3)
add them up:

If you encounter something like , it's just applying foil to (x-2)(x-2).
If you need further help, send me an E-mail at enabla@gmail.com . I will be happy to offer more help if you have more specific questions.
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