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(5x+2)(2x-3) expand and simplify

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Answer:

10x² - 11x - 6

Explanation:

Each term in the second factor is multiplied by each term in the first factor

(5x + 2)(2x - 3)

= 5x(2x - 3) + 2(2x - 3) ← distribute both parenthesis

= 10x² - 15x + 4x - 6 ← collect like terms

= 10x² - 11x - 6 ← in expanded form


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