Mini Lesson Question
Write Equivalent Expressions Using the Distributive Property
The standard form of a quadratic expression is , where , , and are constants, and is not 0.
Example
Write as an equivalent expression in standard form using the distributive property.
Step 1 - Multiply each term in the first binomial by the second binomial.
Step 2 - Use the distributive property to eliminate the parentheses.
Step 3 - Combine like terms.
Try it
Write Equivalent Expressions Using the Distributive Property
Write as an equivalent expression in standard form using the distributive property.
Here is how to write equivalent expressions using the distributive property:
Step 1 - Multiply each term in the first binomial by the second binomial.
Step 2 - Use the distributive property to eliminate the parentheses.
Step 3 - Combine like terms.
Check Your Understanding
Which expression is equivalent to ?
Video: Multiplying Binomials
Watch the following video to learn more about multiplying binomials using the distributive property to write equivalent expressions.
Khan Academy: Multiplying Binomials