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Multiply binomials (X + 8) (2x - 4)

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Answer:

2x² + 12x - 32

Explanation:

(x + 8)(2x - 4)

Each term in the second factor is multiplied by each term in the first factor, that is

x(2x - 4) + 8(2x - 4) ← distribute parenthesis

= 2x² - 4x + 16x - 32 ← collect like terms

= 2x² + 12x - 32

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Answer:

The answer in simplest form is 2x^2 +12x -32

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