Question

Simplify (2x + 3)(x – 4) = ?

A. 2x2 – 5x + 12
B. 2x2 + 5x – 12
C. 2x2 – 5x – 12
D. 2x2 + 5x + 12

Answer 1

(2x + 3)(x - 4)
2x(x - 4) + 3(x - 4)
2x(x) - 2x(4) + 3(x) - 3(4)
2x² - 8x + 3x - 12
2x² - 5x - 12

The answer is C.

Answer 2

(2x + 3)(x - 4) = 2x^2 - 5x -12

Giving you C as your final answer..:D