1. Genetics
Punnett Squares are diagrams used by scientists to help them to figure out how inherited traits (characteristics) will be distributed. F f Ff ff
We will use something like a Punnett Square today to help us learn how to multiply polynomials!!

2. 10.2 Multiplying Polynomials
The Box Method

3. The Box Method 1st Create a box 2nd Multiply 3rd Combine like terms
4th Write in Standard Form

4. Combine like terms and write in standard form.
(z – 5) (z + 3)
Example 1:
Place your terms in the first row and first column. z +3
Time to MULTIPLY. z2 3z z
-5z
-15 -5
Combine like terms and write in standard form.
Answer: z2 – 2z - 15

5. 10.2 Multiplying Polynomials Box Method
1. (x + 1)(x + 2)