Elementary Algebra

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ISBN 10: 1285194055
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 5 - Exponents and Polynomials - 5.3 - Multiplying Polynomials - Problem Set 5.3 - Page 208: 57

Answer

$2a^2+13a+6$

Work Step by Step

Using $(a+b)(c+d)=ac+(ad+bc)+bd$, or the FOIL Method, the given expression, $ (2a+1)(a+6) ,$ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 2a^2+(12a+a)+6 \\\\= 2a^2+13a+6 .\end{array}
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