FOIL Method Practice
Practice worksheet for the FOIL method in algebra, suitable for 7th grade students.
Includes
Fill in the Blanks2 Short AnswerMultiple ChoiceTrue / False
Standards
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE.A.1
Topics
MathAlgebraFOILPolynomialsMultiplication
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FOIL Method Practice
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Use the FOIL method to multiply the binomials in each problem. Remember: First, Outer, Inner, Last.
1. In the FOIL method, 'F' stands for , 'O' for , 'I' for , and 'L' for .
2. The FOIL method is used to multiply two .
3. Multiply: (x + 2)(x + 3)
4. Multiply: (y - 5)(y + 1)
5. Multiply: (2a + 3)(a - 4)
6. Which of the following is the correct product of (x + 4)(x + 5)?
a
x² + 9
b
x² + 20
c
x² + 9x + 20
d
x² + 20x + 9
7. What is the 'Inner' product when multiplying (3x - 2)(x + 7)?
a
3x²
b
21x
c
-2x
d
-14
8. The FOIL method can be used to multiply any two binomials.
T
True
F
False
9. Explain in your own words why the FOIL method works.