SOLUTION: (x+2)(x+4) I worked this and want to mak sure my answer is correct I have x^2 +8. Is this correct or x^2 + 2x+6?

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Question 75225: (x+2)(x+4)
I worked this and want to mak sure my answer is correct
I have x^2 +8. Is this correct or x^2 + 2x+6?
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the FOIL method to solve:
(x+2)(x+4)
xx+4x+2x+8
%28x%5E2%2B4x%2B2x%2B8%29[combine like-terms]
%28x%5E2%2B6x%2B8%29