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Multiply the polynomials. Show every step for full credit. 5(3x-11)^(2)

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Final answer:

To find 5(3x-11)^2, expand the binomial using the FOIL method and then multiply the result by 5, which yields the final expanded polynomial 45x^2 - 330x + 605.

Step-by-step explanation:

To multiply the given polynomials, we have 5(3x-11)2. First, we need to handle the exponent by expanding, which means we square the binomial (3x-11) and then multiply the result by 5.

Step 1: Expand the square of the binomial:

  • (3x - 11)2 = (3x - 11)(3x - 11)

Step 2: Apply the FOIL method (First, Outer, Inner, Last) to multiply the two binomials:

  • First: (3x)(3x) = 9x2
  • Outer: (3x)(-11) = -33x
  • Inner: (-11)(3x) = -33x
  • Last: (-11)(-11) = 121

Now combine like terms:

  • 9x2 - 33x - 33x + 121 = 9x2 - 66x + 121

Step 3: Finally, multiply this result by 5:

  • 5(9x2 - 66x + 121) = 45x2 - 330x + 605

The final answer is 45x2 - 330x + 605.

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