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= The Process =

Credits & References
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 * Step 1:** Print and complete [|this] worksheet.

**Step 2:** Turn the assignment into your instructor.
 ** Stage 2: Virtual Algebra Tiles ** [|Algebra Tiles Site 1] [|Algebra Tiles Site 2] [|Algebra Tiles Site 3] ** Step 2: ** Print off the worksheet and multiply using virtual algebra tiles. [|Algebra Tiles Worksheet] ** Step 3: ** Turn the assignment into your instructor.
 * Step 1: ** Review the links below on how virtual algebra tiles work and how they can help you multiply two binomial expressions.

= Stage 3: FOIL = **step 1:** Review the links below regarding the distributive property and FOIL methods of multiplying two binomials. [|www.algebrahelp.com/lessons/simplifying/foilmethod] [|www.math-magic.com/multiply_stategies/foil.htm] [|www.msu.edu/~doddjohn/FOIL.htm] [|www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FOIL_method]

**Step 2:** Print off the worksheet and multiply using **either** the distributive property or FOIL method.
[|Foil Worksheet]
 * Step 3:** Turn the assignment into your instructor.

Stage 4: Reflect and Connect
What are the benefits of each method of multiplying binomials? What are the drawbacks of each method of multiplying binomials? What method would you use and why?
 * Step 1:** Review the various methods of multiplying binomials and answer the following:
 * Step 2:** Turn the assignment into your instructor. ||