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Finding Factors of Polynomials

FOIL method diagram

FOIL method diagram

Start by multiplying the First terms, then the Outside terms, then the Inside terms, and finally the Last terms. Often, the outside and inside terms can eventually be added together. It is important to understand this method, in order to be able to perform it in reverse.

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