SELF-LEARNING HOME TASK (SLHT)

Subject : Mathematics Grade : 7 Quarter : 2 Week : 6

MELC: Uses models and algebraic methods to find the: (a) product of two binomials (b) product of the sum and
difference of two terms (c) square of a binomial; (d) cube of a binomial (e) product of a binomial and a trinomial
Competency Code: ( M7AL-IIe-g-1 )
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I. Readings/Discussions :
Look at the patterns in each row. Draw the shapes/objects in the blanks that continues the pattern:

a. , , , , , ,____, ____, ____.

b. , ,,, , , , , , , _____,_____,_____.
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c. 2 3 4 , 7 6 5 , 8 9 10 , ___, _____,_____
How do you find the next answers? Are patterns useful in getting the answers? Patterns are useful
finding products of polynomials and Special Products.

Task 1: Product of Two Binomials

Illustrative Example: Find the product of ( x + 2 ) ( x + 4 )

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( x+2)(x+4)
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First terms : x ● x = x2
Outer terms : x ● 4 = 4x Since 4x and 2x are similar/like terms we can
Inner terms : 2 ● x = 2x combine them, 4x + 2x = 6x
Last terms : 2 ● 4 = 8
Thus, ( x + 2 ) ( x + 4 ) = x2 + 6 x + 8
The area of the rectangle is equivalent to the product of (a + b ) ( c + d ) which is ac + ad + bc +bd. This is the
general form of the product of two binomials. This form is called FOIL method where the letters of FOIL stands
for First, Outer, Inner, Last.

Task 2 : Product of the sum and difference of two terms

Consider this binomial ( x + 3 ) ( x – 3 ) using the FOIL method

First : x ● x = x2
Outer : x ● -3 = -3x Combining similar/like terms 3x + (- 3x ), it becomes zero
Inner : 3 ● x = 3x Thus, ( x + 3 ) ( x – 3 ) = x2 - 9
Last : 3 ● -3 = - 9

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 Questions to ponder:

1. What kind of polynomial is the product of (x + 3 ) (x – 3 ) ?

2. Is there a pattern for the products of these factors? Explain.

The factors in the activity are called the sum and difference of two terms. One of the factors is the sum of
the terms and the other factor is their difference. The general form is (a + b ) ( a – b ) = a2 – b2, where the product
is the difference of two squares.

Task 3 : Square of a Binomial

How about squaring this binomial (x + 5 ) ?

( x + 5 )2 = ( x + 5 ) ( x + 5 ) using the FOIL method, what is the product of
The First terms? Outer terms? Inner terms? Last terms?
Solution :
First : x ● x = x2
Outer: : x ● 5 = 5x Adding these two similar terms, the sum is
Inner : 5 ● x = 5x 10x, thus, (x+5)2 = x2 + 10x + 25
Last : 5 ● 5 = 25

What is the general form for the square of a binomial?

Answer: ( a2 ± 2ab + b2 )
Task 4 : Cube of a binomial
How do we express this binomial (x + 2)3 ?
Solution: ( x + 2 )3 = ( x + 2 ) (x + 2 ) ( x + 2 )
( x + 2 ) ( x + 2 )2
( x + 2 ) ( x2 + 4x + 4 ) Squaring a binomial
2 2
x( x + 4x + 4) + 2( x + 4x + 4 ) Distributive Property
3 2 2
x + 4x +4x + 2x + 8x + 8 ) Distributive Property
3 2
x + 6x + 12x + 8 Combining similar terms

The product indicates that the cube of a binomial is equal to the sum of four terms, namely :

First term : cube of the first term

Second Term : thrice the product of the square of the first term, and the
second term
Third term : thrice the product of the first term, and the square of the
second term
Fourth term : the cube of the second term

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 The cube of a binomial has the general form,( a ± b )3 = a3 ± 3a2b + 3ab2 ± b3

Example : ( n + 3 )3
First term : n3
Second term : 9n2
Third term : 27n
Fourth term : 27
Thus, the product is n3 + 9n2 + 27n + 27

Task 5 : Product of a Binomial and a Trinomial

How about multiplying a binomial by a trinomial?

Look at this: ( x+ 3 ) ( x2 - 3x + 9 )

a.) ( x + 3 ) ( x2- 3x + 9 ) = x3 - 3x2 + 9x + 3x2 – 9x + 27 Distributive Property

= x3 -3x2 + 9x + 3x2 -9x + 27 Combining similar terms
= x3 + 27

b.) (x -3 ) ( x2 + 3x + 9) = x3 + 3x2 + 9x -3x2 -9x -27 Distributive Property and

= x3 – 27 combining similar terms

The product of a binomial and a trinomial can be expressed as the sum and difference of two cubes:
( a + b ) (a2 –ab + b2) = a3 + b3
( a – b ) ( a2 +ab + b2) = a3 – b3

II. Exercises

Exercise 1. Directions: Use the FOIL method in finding the product of the following binomials. Number 1 is
done for you.
Factors First terms Outer and Last terms Product
Inner terms

1.) (x + 3) ( x + 4 ) x2 4x , 3x 12 x2 + 7x + 12

2.) ( n – 7 ) ( n + 7)

3.) ( y + 6 ) ( y + 6 )

4.) ( 5x + 3) ( 5x- 3 )

5.) (3n + 5 ) ( 4n – 2)

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Exercise 2. Directions: Solve these problems in your answer sheets.

1. Jessa has a rectangular fitness gym that is (2x + 3) meters by (2x - 4) meters. What is the area
of the entire gym?

2. What is the volume of a Rubik’s Cube whose side measures 2x + 3 units?

III. Assessment/Application/Outputs:

A. Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer in your answer sheets.
1. Which of the following is NOT a special product?
A. (3x + 5 ) ( 3x – 5 ) B. ( m + 3 ) ( m + 3 )
C. ( m ● 6 ) ( m ● 6 ) D. ( x – 2 ) ( x - 2 ) ( x – 2 )
2. What is the product of squaring the binomial (5x + 4)2?
A. 10x2 + 16 B. 25x2 + 16
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C. 25x + 40x + 16 D. 25x2 + 20x + 16
3. One of the factors of x2 + 2x – 15 is (x + 5). What is the other factor?
A. ( x + 3 ) B. ( x – 3 )
C. ( x – 5 ) D. ( x + 5 )
4. Which of the following gives a product of 4y2 – 16?
A. ( 2y + 4) ( 2y + 4 ) B. ( 2y + 4 ) ( 2y – 4 )
C. ( 2y – 2 ) ( 2y - 8 ) D. ( 2y + 2 ) ( 2y + 8 )
5. Which of following is the product of (n – 3) (n – 3) (n – 3) ?
A. n3 – 27 B. n3 -9n2 + 27n + 27
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C. n + 27 D. n3 + 9n2 -27n - 27
6. Find the missing terms: (x + __) (x + __) = x2 + 16x + 64.
A. -4, -4 B. -8, -8
C. 4, 4 D. 8, 8
7. The area of the square is t – 18t + 81 square units. Which expression represents the length of the side?
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A. (t + 8) B. (t + 9)
C. (t – 8) D. (t – 9)
8. If (2n – 4) is one of the factors of 4n2 – 16, what is the other factor?
A. 2n + 8 B. 2n + 4
C. 4n + 4 D. 4n – 4
9. What is the product of the binomial (n + 5) (n + 5) using the FOIL method?
A. 5n2 + 10 B. n2 + 10n + 25
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C. n + 10 D. n2 + 5n + 25
10. Nina was asked to square (3x + 2), she answered 9x2 – 4, Is her answer correct?
A. Yes, because the product rule is correctly applied.
B. Yes, because squaring a binomial gives another binomial.
C. No, because the product must be 9x2 + 4
D. No, because squaring a binomial produces a trinomial product

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B. Directions: Find the product of the following polynomials. Use FOIL method if necessary,
Show your solutions in your answer sheets.

1. What is the product of (2m + 3) (2m – 3)?

2. The side of a square is 3x + 4 units. What is its area?

3. What is the product of (n + 2) (n2 – 2n + 4)?

4. The side of the water tank is (n + 5) units. Find its volume.

5. The length of a COVID-19 quarantine facility in a certain barangay is 2x + 5 meters and

its width is x – 3 meters. Find its area.

IV. Suggested Enrichment/Reinforcement Activity/ies:

Directions: Complete the puzzle below by finding the indicated product.

1. 2.
Across Down

1. (x + 5) (x + 5) 1. ( x– 8 ) ( x + 8 )
3.
3. (m + 2)2 2. ( x + 1 ) ( x + 4 )

4. (k - 7) (k + 7) 3. (m -7) (m+7) 4.

5. (n + 6) (n - 6) 4. ( k + 6) ( k – 6 )

7. (n – 3)2 5. ( n + 6 ) ( n + 6 ) 5. 6.

6. ( 2x + 3 )2

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References:
 Elem Algebra 1, 2009, textbook pages 177-180
 Next Century Mathematics(Phoenix); pages 279-289
 Math 7 Learner’s Material, pages 147-151

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

MARINA A. CASIPONG PAMELA A. RODEMIO, Ed. D.

Teacher III EPS in Mathematics
Bitoon National Vocational High School Division of Cebu Province

GUIDE

For the Teacher: Advise the students to read the reading and discussion portion before they attempt to answer the practice
exercises. Going through the parts sequentially will help them understand easily the topic.

For the Learner: Read through the self-learning home task from the first part to the last part. Doing so, will help you
understand better the topic.

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to end to ensure proper understanding of the concepts.