Question

(a + 2b)(a + 3b ) and it says to multiple

Answer 1

To multiply (a+2b) and (a+3b), you can use the distributive property. The result is a² + 5ab + 6b²

Answer 2

To simplify this expression, we will apply a method called FOIL.

FOIL stands for First, Outer, Inner, Last.

If we multiply the first terms, we get a^2.

If we multiply the outer terms, we'll get 3ab.

If we multiply the inner terms, we'll get 2ab.

If we multiply the last terms, we'll get 6b².

The result is a² + 3ab + 2ab + 6b².

Answer:

• a² + 5ab + 6b²