SOLUTION: How would I perform this indicated operation? (5x + 9)(8x - 7)

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Question 310978: How would I perform this indicated operation?
(5x + 9)(8x - 7)
Answer by CharlesG2(834) About Me  (Show Source):
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How would I perform this indicated operation?
(5x + 9)(8x - 7)
by using FOIL, first + outer + inner + last
(5x * 8x) + (5x * -7) + (9 * 8x) + (9 * -7)
40x^2 - 35x + 72x - 63
40x^2 - 37x - 63