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Expand and simplify (x − 5) (3x + 7)​

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Answer:

3x² - 8x - 35

Explanation:

(x - 5)(3x + 7)

each term in the second factor is multiplied by each term in the first factor, that is

x(3x + 7) - 5(3x + 7) ← distribute parenthesis

= 3x² + 7x - 15x - 35 ← collect like terms

= 3x² - 8x - 35

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