Question

Perform the indicated operation (x-2)(x-11)
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Answer 1

x^2 - 22

Explanation:

Answer 2

x^2 - 13x + 22

Explanation:

( x - 2 ) ( x - 11)

Start off with the first variable which is the “x”

Then multiply it by the variables in the other binomial

x * x = x^2

x * - 11 = -11x

Then take the -2 and do the same thing

-2 * x = -2x

-2 * -11 = 22

Now the the formula that you would have is: x^2 - 11x - 2x + 22

Simplify and your answer is:

x^2 - 13x + 22