Question

(2x-5)(x+2) write the area as a product and a sum

Answer 1

2x^2 -x -10 is the answer as a product

3x-3 as a sum

Explanation:

Assuming (2x-5)(x+2)=0

Let's distribute.

(2x^2+4x)(-5x-10)=0

Then combine like terms

2x^2 -x -10 is the answer as a product

3x-3 as a sum