Math - G8 - Lesson 1.1 Special Products Part 1

UNIFIED SCHOOLS OF ARCHDIOCESE OF LIPA
SAN GUILLERMO ACADEMY

TALISAY, BATANGAS
S.Y. 2020 – 2021
Learner’s Module in Mathematics 8

First Quarter
LESSON 1.1: FOIL METHOD AND PRODUCT OF A BINOMIAL AND A TRINOMIAL
In this module we begin the concept of special products by learning how to multiply polynomials.
I. Overview
“Imagine you have a chocolate bar, those that are made up of smaller squares. You can imagine
breaking the bar in half, and then figuring out what three times that half will be; that will be
multiplying by "three halves" (a.k.a one and a half). You are really multiplying by an integer, after
suitably modifying X.” - Arturo Magidin
II. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
1. Perform mathematical operations (multiplication) on polynomials.

2. Use the FOIL method to multiply binomials.
3. Adapt a technique to easily solve problems involving polynomial multiplication.
III. Discussion of Content

Multiplying Polynomials : FOIL METHOD
The best way to multiply polynomials is to do so using a visual organizer. We used a

visual organizer in grammar school, called a multiplication table. That is exactly what needs
to be used for polynomial multiplication. For example, we will multiply these binomials. [A
binomial is a polynomial that has two-terms, bi–nomial.]
To do this, we will place the first polynomial on the top of our table and the second on the
side of our table. [Some people use the method called “FOIL” instead. However, “FOIL” only
works for binomials and is useless for other types of polynomial multiplication problems.]
Now, we will multiply a column times a row. We will multiply “x” times “x” and get x2 and
then place that in the table.
Likewise, we will multiply “x” times “-5” to get -5x. We will put that in the table.
For our last column, we will begin by multiplying "3" times "x." The result is this.
The last item of the table is gained by multiplying "-5" times "3."
This leaves us with the following table of elements.
This process has left us with four terms inside the table.
There are two elements within the table that are like terms and they need to be combined
together. These are the two like terms.
If we write out these four elements horizontally, we get this polynomial.
We need to combine the inner-most terms, which are the like terms. After adding the "3x"
and the "-5x," we get this solution.

Try applying this method by using the examples on your

textbook on page 4 and 5. Check if you will get the same results.
Multiplying Polynomials : PRODUCT OF A BINOMIAL AND TRINOMIAL
For our next example, we will look at a much more difficult problem. We will multiply a
binomial times a trinomial.
Again, we will place these polynomials on the outside of a table. Place the first along the
top and the second along the side.
Now, we will begin the process of multiplying columns times rows to gain elements inside
the table. Let's start with "x2" times "x" to get "x3."

Multiply "x" times "4x" to get "4x2."
Multiply "x" times "-7" to get "-7x."
Multiply "2" times "x2" to get "2x2."
Multiply "2" times "4x" to get "8x."
Multiply "2" times "-7" to get the final element in the table, which is "-14."

Alright. We have a completed table! We are almost done.
Notice there are six elements within our table. These elements will be used to gain our
solution.
The six elements will be simplified to produce the solution. Notice, however, there are like
terms that need to be combined. These like terms have like powers and have been color-
coded below.
Taking the elements of the table out and writing them horizontally, we get this unsimplified
polynomial. Like terms have been color-coded.
We will combine the like terms by adding "2" with "4" and then adding "8" with "-7." This is
the solution.
Try applying this method by using the examples on your

textbook on page 27 and 28. Check if you will get the same
results.
IV. Self-Check Test and Evaluation Activities
Let us now practice what you have learned.
A.
1. Suppose we have (3x – 5) (2x + 2), multiply the binomial using the FOIL Method.
2. Suppose we have (x + 4 ) (2x2 – x + 4), multiply the binomial and the trinomial.
B. Answer “Mastery Check” on page 4, 5, and 29 of your textbook. You may use this method or
the method on your book to find the answer. Answer numbers 1 to 5 only.
V.References
https://math.stackexchange.com/q/11388
https://webstockreview.net/explore/chocolate-clipart-candy-bar/
http://www.mathguide.com/lessons/Polynomials.html
Empowering though Math 8 (S. Ferrera, E. Maestro, S. Demegillo) pp. 4-9; 27-29
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UNIFIED SCHOOLS OF ARCHDIOCESE OF LIPA

SAN GUILLERMO ACADEMY

S.Y. 2020 – 2021

Learner’s Module in Mathematics 8

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

1. Perform mathematical operations (multiplication) on polynomials.

III. Discussion of Content

The best way to multiply polynomials is to do so using a visual organizer. We used a

This leaves us with the following table of elements.

Try applying this method by using the examples on your

Multiplying Polynomials : PRODUCT OF A BINOMIAL AND TRINOMIAL

Multiply "x" times "-7" to get "-7x."

Multiply "2" times "x2" to get "2x2."

Multiply "2" times "4x" to get "8x."

Try applying this method by using the examples on your

Let us now practice what you have learned.

Prepared by: Mary Ann N. Amparo / 09354337082

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