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7.3 multiplying polynomials quiz simplify: \\((x + 7)(x + 3)\\) \\(x^2 …

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7.3 multiplying polynomials quiz

simplify: \\((x + 7)(x + 3)\\)

\\(x^2 + 21x + 10\\)
\\(x^2 + 10x + 21\\)
\\(x^2 + 8x + 21\\)
\\(x^2 + 10x + 12\\)

Explanation:

Apply the distributive property

Using the Multiplying Polynomials knowledge point

$$ (x + 7)(x + 3) = x(x + 3) + 7(x + 3) $$

Expand the terms

Using the Multiplying Polynomials knowledge point

$$ x(x + 3) + 7(x + 3) = x^2 + 3x + 7x + 21 $$

Combine like terms

Using the Multiplying Polynomials knowledge point

$$ x^2 + (3x + 7x) + 21 = x^2 + 10x + 21 $$

Answer:

  • (A) \(x^2 + 21x + 10\)
  • (B) \(x^2 + 10x + 21\) (Correct answer)
  • (C) \(x^2 + 8x + 21\)
  • (D) \(x^2 + 10x + 12\)