SOLUTION: Use the FOIL method to find the product. {{{(3x^7-2)(x^8-5)}}}

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Question 325934: Use the FOIL method to find the product.
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Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x^7 * x^8 = 3x^15
3x^7 * - 5 = -15x^7
-2 * x^8 = -2x^8
-2 * -5 = 10
Answer: 3x^15 - 2x^8 -15x^7 + 10