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What is the product (6r-1)(-8r-3)

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Use the FOIL method (First, Outside, Inside, Last)

6r(-8r) = -48r²
6r(-3) = -18r
-1(-8r) = 8r (note: two negatives multiplied together = positive answer)
-1(-3) = 3

-48r² - 18r + 8r + 3

Combine like terms:


-48r² - 18r + 8r + 3

-48r² - 10r + 3


-48r² - 10r + 3 is your answer

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