Question

multiply binomials
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question
express as a trinomial.
(2x + 8)(3x - 7)
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Explanation:

Step1: Apply FOIL method

First terms: $2x \cdot 3x = 6x^2$
Outer terms: $2x \cdot (-7) = -14x$
Inner terms: $8 \cdot 3x = 24x$
Last terms: $8 \cdot (-7) = -56$

Step2: Combine like terms

$6x^2 + (-14x + 24x) - 56 = 6x^2 + 10x - 56$

Answer:

$6x^2 + 10x - 56$