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==Simple Operations==
==Simple Operations==
*The binomial <math>a^2-b^2</math> can be [[factored|factoring]] as a product of two other binomials, <math>a+b</math> and <math>a-b</math>.
*The binomial <math>a^2-b^2</math> can be [[factoring|factored]] as a product of two other binomials, <math>a+b</math> and <math>a-b</math>.
*The binomial <math>a^2+a^2</math> can be factored as the product of two [[complex numbers]], <math>a+bi</math> and <math>a-bi</math>.
*The binomial <math>a^2+a^2</math> can be factored as the product of two [[complex numbers]], <math>a+bi</math> and <math>a-bi</math>.
* A binomial to the nth power can be expanded using the [[binomial theorem]] or [[Pascal's triangle]].
* A binomial to the nth power can be expanded using the [[binomial theorem]] or [[Pascal's triangle]].

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A binominal is a polynominal with two terms, the sum of two monominals. It is common practice to bound binominals by brackets or parenthesis when operated upon.


Simple Operations