SOLUTION: Perform the indicated operation and simplify your answer. (5x - 3)(4x - 7)

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Question 292169: Perform the indicated operation and simplify your answer.
(5x - 3)(4x - 7)
Answer by bcampbell23669(14) About Me  (Show Source):
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20x^2-47x+21
The foil method is used to solve this
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5x(4x) = 20x^2
5x(-7) = -35x
-3(4x) = -12x
-3(-7) = 21
-35x (+) -12x = -47x
Answer: 20x^2-47x+21
Hope this helps. Good luck :-)