SOLUTION: I need help solving this problem using foil. Thank you. (a - 2/5)(a + 5/2)

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Question 667930: I need help solving this problem using foil. Thank you.
(a - 2/5)(a + 5/2)

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
(a - 2/5)(a + 5/2) = x^2 + (21/10)a - 1
F First terms a^2
O Outside terms 5/2a
I Inside terms -2/5a
L Last terms -10/10

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