Question

Multiply (x-3)(4x+2)

Answer 1

4x^2 - 10x - 6

Explanation:

Use FOIL to distribute.

First

Outside

Inside

Last

F: x * 4x = 4x^2

O: x * 2 = 2x

I: -3 * 4x = -12x

L: -3 * 2 = -6

Now, put the answers together.

4x^2 + 2x - 12x - 6

Now, combine like terms.

2x and -12x are like terms.

2x - 12x = -10x

Our final answer is:

4x^2 - 10x - 6