Question

PLEASE HELP 2 QUESTIONS 45 POINTS!!!!!!!!!

1. (4x + 2)(-2x - 3)
Answer (in Standard Form) =

a =
b =
c =

2. (2x + 1)(2x - 1)
Answer (in Standard Form) =

a =
b =
c =

Answer 1

1. -8x² - 16x - 6 a = -8, b = -16, c = -6

1. 4x² - 1 a = 4, b = 0, c = -1

Explanation:

use the 'foil' method:

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

F: -8x² O: -12x I: -4x L: -6

-8x² - 16x - 6

(2x + 1)(2x - 1)

F: 4x² O: -2x I: 2x L: -1

4x² - 1