 Hey math learners, it's Mr. Marks here, your friendly neighborhood math teacher. Remember it's not just about getting the right answers, it's about learning and growing along the way. Today we're embarking on a colorful journey into the world of multiplying binomials, using something called the area model. Now with the area model, we'll be using colored blocks to multiply binomials and we're going to witness patterns emerge right before our very eyes. Now as we observe, don't worry if you don't know what you're looking at at first. The most important part is to challenge yourself to think outside the box and explore. Now take a look at this animated GIF that I created. It shows the multiplication of two binomials, X plus three and X plus four, all using the area model. Do you notice the colored blocks? They're key to understanding the process. Now as you watch it, I encourage you to take note of what you notice and what you wonder about the animated GIF, including specifics about its parts and pieces. Now as we watch, let's consider a few questions together. Now feel free to pause, rewind if you need to. Just be sure to take your time and explore what patterns or