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Solve (q - 3/4) ( q + 1/4) using the FOIL method. QUICK PLEASE !

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Answer: q^2 - 1/2q - 3/16

Explanation:

(q - 3/4) ( q + 1/4)

  • First: (q)(q) = q^2
  • Outer: (q)(1/4) = 1/4q
  • Inner: (-3/4)(q) = -3/4q
  • Last: (-3/4)(1/4) = -3/16

(q - 3/4) ( q + 1/4)

= q^2 + 1/4q - 3/4q - 3/16

= q^2 - 1/2q - 3/16

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