Jon Oaks

Tag: Polynomials

  • FOIL is for BAKED CHICKEN

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    Here is why I believe that the FOIL method for multiplying two binomial expressions should NOT be used: The underlying premise of the FOIL method is that students must first be able to identify a binomial.  However, most instructors do not seem to stress enough that the FOIL method can only be used to multiply…