Wednesday, August 26, 2009

solving equation by using FOIL method

The FOIL Method is a process used in algebra to multiply two binomials. The lesson on the Distributive Property, explained how to multiply a monomial or a single term such as 7 by a binomial such as (4 + 9x).

But, what if there was a binomial instead of a single term outside of the parentheses? That is, what if a binomial was being multiplied by another binomial? An example of this is given in the problem.
Let's see an algebra question on this .

Question:-

Solve the equations by using foil method.

(y+1)(2y-3) = 25

Answer:-

Let's see how to solve equations using FOIL method.



(y+1)(2y-3) =25

2y2-3y+2y-3=25

2y2-y-3 = 25

2y2-y-3-25=0

2y2-y-28=0

2y2-8y+7y-28=0

2y(y-4)+7(y-4)=0

(y-4)(2y+7)=0

y-4=0 or 2y+7=0

y=4 or y= -7/2

y = 4 or -7/2 is the Answer


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