SOLUTION: I'm having difficulty with solving the following problems. I would be greatful if someone could walk me through all the steps in order to solve. Find the product: (1/4x^2 - 2/7

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Question 670046: I'm having difficulty with solving the following problems. I would be greatful if someone could walk me through all the steps in order to solve.
Find the product:
(1/4x^2 - 2/7)(-1/2x - 1/2)
Thank you!

Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, ReadingBoosters:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Find the product:
(1/4x^2 - 2/7)(-1/2x - 1/2)
using FOIL
F First terms -1/8 x^3 =
O Outside terms -1/8 x^2 =
I Inside terms 2/14 x =
L Last terms 2/14 =


Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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FOIL - first, outside, inside, last

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Multiply all by -8
x^3 + x^2 - x -
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