Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 5 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions - 5.3 Add, Subtract, and Multiply Polynomials - 5.3 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 349: 15

Answer

Option B

Work Step by Step

We do this problem like we did with the FOIL method. However, there now may be more than two terms per factor, so we cannot just multiply the first, outer, inner, and last terms together. Instead, we must be sure that all terms within both factors are multiplied by each other. Doing this, we find: $$8x^4-4x^3-x+2-2x^4+8x^2 +x -10 \\ 6x^4-4x^3+8x^2-8$$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.