1. Does (x+4) 2 = x 2 + 4 2 ?

2. A square tabletop has side lengths of (4x – 6) units. Write a polynomial that represents the area of the tabletop.

3. Rectangle Method

4. Distributive Method

5. FOILing Method

6. A rectangular swimming pool is 25 feet long and 10 feet wide. It is surrounded by a fence that is x feet from each side of the pool. Write an expression to represent the length and width of the fenced in region. Write an expression for the area of the fenced in region.

7. Write a polynomial to represent the volume of a rectangular prism with a length of (x + 5), a width of (x), and a height of (x + 2).

8. Exit Ticket: A square yard has the dimensions of (x +5)(x +5). There is a pool in the yard with dimensions (x + 2)(x – 2). What is the area of the yard around the pool? (Hint: draw a picture).