Question

Could anyone explain the FOIL method to me?

Answer 1

Ok FOIL stand for *First, outsides,insides,last.

Answer 2

Here is some more info on it @AlmostObvoius

Answer 3

http://www.algebrahelp.com/lessons/simplifying/foilmethod/

Answer 4

Foiled again!

Answer 5

But here is an example

if we have (x+6)(x-6) and we have to use FOIL we do this

Answer 6

Thank you! :) @jagr2713

Answer 7

So we multply then together and put it in as

\[x2-6x+6x-36\]

Answer 8

Do you get it or you want me to continue ?

Answer 9

I've got it. :)

Answer 10

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