SOLUTION: (5x-1)(3x+7)

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Question 228369: (5x-1)(3x+7)
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are a couple of ways to multiply the product of two binomials like this. I recommend something called F O I L.

(5x-1)(3x+7)
F=5x*3x= 15x^2
O=5x*7=35x
I=-1*3x=-3x
L=-1*7=-7

Add together:
15x^2 + 35x - 3x - 7
15x^2 + 32x - 7

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College