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OpenStudy (e.cociuba):

Use F.O.I.L a.) (x + 5)^2 I need some help. I forgot how to do this. Thanks! :)

OpenStudy (comm.dan):

I will help you with this.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(x+5)^2 = (x+5)*(x+5) that should help you get started.

OpenStudy (comm.dan):

Do you remember what each letter stands for?

OpenStudy (e.cociuba):

I need help step by step. I'm afraid I forgot how to do this. It's been awhile.

OpenStudy (comm.dan):

Ok, then I will give you what the first and second letter mean.

OpenStudy (e.cociuba):

F- First O-outside I-Inside L-Lasts

OpenStudy (comm.dan):

First Outter Inner Last

OpenStudy (e.cociuba):

Yup :)

OpenStudy (e.cociuba):

This is all I no. (x+5) (x+5)

OpenStudy (comm.dan):

Ok, now FOIL. After doing that, then tell me what you got.

OpenStudy (e.cociuba):

See thts where I get confused

OpenStudy (anonymous):

X*X+X*5+5*X+5*5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

X^2+10x+25

OpenStudy (e.cociuba):

nvm thanks guys but I got it. It's all coming back to me now... :)

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