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Expand and simplify (x - 6)(x + 2)

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Answer: x^2-4x-12

Explanation:

(x-6)(x+2)

-Use the FOIL Method (First Outer Inner Last)

x(x)=x^2

x(2)=2x

x(-6)=-6x

(-6)(2)=-12

-6x+2x=-4x

x^2-4x-12

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