Question

multiply.

\\(2b + 5)(3b - 8)\\

simplify your answer.

Explanation:

Apply the FOIL method to expand the binomials

$$ (2b+5)(3b-8) = (2b)(3b) + (2b)(-8) + (5)(3b) + (5)(-8) $$

Multiply the individual terms

$$ = 6b^2 - 16b + 15b - 40 $$

Combine like terms to simplify

$$ = 6b^2 - b - 40 $$

Answer:

Multiply.

$$ (2b + 5)(3b - 8) $$

Simplify your answer.
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