Question 110140
find the product and simplify:(4x-8)(x+2)
Use FOIL:
F: 4x*x = 4x^2
O: 4x*2 = 8x
I: -8*x = -8x
L: -8*2 = -16
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Combine to get: 4x^2-16
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Needless to say, this method is call FOIL.
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Cheers,
Stan H.