Question

What is the product of these two binomials?

(x2 - 5)(2x - 1)
Select the correct answer.
o 2x3 - x2 + 10x - 5
O 2x3 - x2 - 10x-5
o 2x3 - x2 - 10x + 5
o 2x3 - x2 + 10x + 5

Answer 1

2x³ - x² - 10x + 5

Explanation:

Use FOIL method.

(x² - 5) (2x - 1) = x²*2x +(x²)*(-1) + (-5)*(2x) + (-5)*(-1)

= 2x³ - x² - 10x + 5