Multiplying Binomials using the Grid Method Feb S. Calahan
The problem: (x + 3)(x + 2) Set up the first expression on the top of the grid. x + 3
Step 2: Place the second expression on the side. x + 3 x + 2
Multiply by the top x x + 3 x + 2 (x)(x) 2x
Multiply by 3 x + 3 x + 2 x2x2 3x 2x6
Add like terms Our answer would look like this x 2 + 2x + 3x +6 = x 2 + 5x + 6
Try another one. (x – 4)(x + 4) X - 4 X + 4
Multiply by the top x X - 4 X + 4 x2x2 4x
Multiply by -4 X - 4 X x -16 x2x2 4x
Write the answer X 2 +4x -4x -16 X