Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321867327
ISBN 13: 978-0-32186-732-2

Chapter 6 - Algebra: Equations and Inequalities - Chapter 6 Test - Page 406: 20

Answer

\[\left( 2x-5 \right)\left( 3x+4 \right)=6{{x}^{2}}-7x-20\].

Work Step by Step

Consider, \[\begin{align} & \left( 2x-5 \right)\left( 3x+4 \right)=\underbrace{2x\cdot 3x}_{\text{F}}+2\underbrace{x\cdot 4}_{\text{O}}+\underbrace{\left( -5 \right)\cdot 3x}_{\text{I}}+\underbrace{\left( -5 \right)\cdot 4}_{\text{L}} \\ & =6{{x}^{2}}+8x-15x-20 \\ & =6{{x}^{2}}-7x-20 \end{align}\] Where, “F” stands for the product of the first term, “O” stands for the product of the outside terms, “I” stands for the product of the inside term, and “L” stands for the product of the last term. Thus \[\left( 2x-5 \right)\left( 3x+4 \right)=6{{x}^{2}}-7x-20\].
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.