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Multiply (x + 5)(x - 6). A) x2 - x - 30 B) x2 + x - 30 C) x2 - 11x - 30 D) x2 + 11x - 30

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Hello there!

(x + 5)(x - 6)

First, start with the distributive property

=(x)(x) + (x)(-6) + (5)(x) + (5)(-6)

= x² - 6x + 5x - 30

= x² - x - 30

Thus,

The correct answer is option A
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