Question

kate multiplied two binomials using the distributive property. she made a mistake in one of the steps.where did she first make a mistake (x-2)(3x+4)

Answer 1

Step 3 (3x^2+6x+4x-8)

Explanation:

just did it on apex

Answer 2

3x^2 -2x-8

Explanation:

(x-2)(3x+4)

FOIL

first: 3x*x = 3x^2

outer: x*4 =4x

inner: -2*3x = -6x

last: -2*4 = -8

Add together: 3x^2 +4x-6x -8

3x^2 -2x-8