SOLUTION: I need help with this Multiplying polynomials FOIL method... (x^2+2x-3)(x^2-5x+7) is the problem i stopped here.x^4+7x^2-10x^2+4...i'm stuck

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Question 368447: I need help with this Multiplying polynomials FOIL method...
(x^2+2x-3)(x^2-5x+7) is the problem i stopped here.x^4+7x^2-10x^2+4...i'm stuck

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Do you have to use the FOIL method?
With more than 2 elements, the distributive property is easier.


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