Question

What is the product of (3 + x) and (2x – 5)

Answer 1

2x² + x - 15

Explanation:

(3 + x)(2x - 5)

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

3(2x - 5) + x(2x - 5) ← distribute both parenthesis

= 6x - 15 + 2x² - 5x ← collect like terms

= 2x² + x - 15