SOLUTION: Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible. x^2 - 6x + 8 x^2-15x+56 ----------- * ----------- -- x^2-17x+70 x^2 - 15x + 44

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Question 31555This question is from textbook Introductory & Intermediate Algebra
: Perform the indicated operation. Simplify if possible.
x^2 - 6x + 8 x^2-15x+56
------------ * --------------
x^2-17x+70 x^2 - 15x + 44

This question is from textbook Introductory & Intermediate Algebra

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Factor all parts

Cross Cancel the (x-7) and (x-4)
+%28%28x-2%29%2F%28x-10%29%29+%2A+%28%28x-8%29%2F%28x-11%29%29+
FOIL the Numerator
F: x * x = x^2
O: x * -8 = -8x
I: -2 * x = -2x
L: -2 * -8 = 16
Combine like terms: +x%5E2-10x%2B16+
FOIL the Denominator
F: x * x = x^2
O: x * -11 = -11x
I: -10 * x = -10x
L: -10 * -11 = 110
Combine Like terms: +x%5E2-21x%2B110+
+%28x%5E2-10x%2B16%29%2F%28x%5E2-21x%2B110%29+