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7.3 multiplying polynomials quiz simplify: \\((x + 6)(x + 2)\\) \\(\\bi…

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7.3 multiplying polynomials quiz

simplify: \\((x + 6)(x + 2)\\)

\\(\bigcirc\\) \\(x^2 + 4x + 12\\)
\\(\bigcirc\\) \\(x^2 + 8x + 12\\)
\\(\bigcirc\\) \\(x^2 + 12x + 12\\)
\\(\bigcirc\\) \\(x^2 + 8x + 8\\)

Explanation:

Expand the binomials

Using the Multiplying Polynomials knowledge point

$$ (x + 6)(x + 2) = x(x + 2) + 6(x + 2) = x^2 + 2x + 6x + 12 $$

Combine like terms

Using the Multiplying Polynomials knowledge point

$$ x^2 + (2x + 6x) + 12 = x^2 + 8x + 12 $$

Answer:

  • (A) \(x^2 + 4x + 12\)
  • (B) \(x^2 + 8x + 12\) (Correct answer)
  • (C) \(x^2 + 12x + 12\)
  • (D) \(x^2 + 8x + 8\)