SOLUTION: What is (r+1/4) times (r+1/2)? I tried to get the common denominator and add like terms but it did not work

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Question 530432: What is (r+1/4) times (r+1/2)?
I tried to get the common denominator and add like terms but it did not work
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28r%2B1%2F4%29%2A%28r%2B1%2F2%29 Use the FOIL method.
=r%5E2%2B%283%2F4%29r%2B1%2F8