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(x+4)(x-2) as a triomial in standard form

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x^2 + 2x - 8

just multiply (x+4)(x-2)

x times x = x^2

x times -2 = -2x

4 times x = 4x

4 times -2 = -8

-2x + 4x = 2x

User Wade Arnold
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Answer:

x² - 8x + 16 Hope this helps

Explanation:

Step 1: Write out expression

(x - 4)²

Step 2: Expand

(x - 4)(x - 4)

Step 3: FOIL

x² - 4x - 4x + 16

Step 4: Combine like terms

x² - 8x + 16

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