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In the following exercises, multiply the binomials. Use any method.
247. (p + 12)(p − 5)

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Answer:

Hence the expression
$$(p+12)(p-5)=p^2+8p-60$$

Explanation:

Explanation

  • The given expression is (p+12)(p-5).
  • We have to multiply the given expression.
  • Multiply the (p+12) by -5, multiply the (p+12) by p then add like terms.


$$\frac{\begin{matrix}{} & {} & p & + & 12 \\ * & {} & p & - & 5 \\ \end{matrix}}

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{\frac{\begin{matrix}{} & - & 5p & - & 60 \\ {{p}^2} & + & 12p & {} & {} \\ \end{matrix}}{\begin{matrix}{{p}^2} & + & 8p & - & 60 \\ \end{matrix}}}$$

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