Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - Chapter Review - Page 410: 9

Answer

$x^2+2x-24$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=(x+6)(x-4)$ Distribute $(x-4)$ to each term of $(x+6)$. $=x(x-4)+6(x-4)$ Use distributive property. $=x(x)+x(-4)+6(x)+6(-4)$ Multiply. $=x^2-4x+6x-24$ Combine like terms. $=x^2+2x-24$ Hence, the product is $x^2+2x-24$.
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