SOLUTION: Use the FOIL method to multiply the binomials. (5 + x)(3 - 2x)

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Question 65984: Use the FOIL method to multiply the binomials.
(5 + x)(3 - 2x)
Answer by uma(370) About Me  (Show Source):
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FOIL is a method of multiplying binomials.
(5+x)(3-2x)
F-First terms multiplied
= 5*3 = 15
O-Outer terms multiplied
= 5*(-2x)
= - 10x
I-Inner terms multiplied
= x*3
= 3x
L-Last terms multiplied
= x*(-2x)
= -2x^2
Thus (5 + x)(3 - 2x)
= 15 - 10x + 3x - 2x^2
= 15 - 7x - 2x^2

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