Question

Simplify the expressions. Show your work.

(X-2) (3x-4)

Please don’t guess

Answer 1

3x² - 10x + 8

Explanation:

Use FOIL: (a + b)(c + d) = ac + ad + bc + bd

`(x-2)(3x-4)=(x)(3x)+(x)(-4)+(-2)(3x)+(-2)(-4)`

`=3x^2-4x-6x+8` combine like terms

`=3x^2+(-4x-6x)+8=3x^2-10x+8`

Answer 2

Answer: 3x^2-10x+8

Explanation:

x*3x+x(-4)+(-2)*3x+(-2)(-4) Foil Method

3x^2-4x-6x+8 Add and subtract like factors