Question

What is the simplified form of (4p - 2) (p - 4)?

a) 4p^2 + 6p - 16
b) 4p^2 - 18p + 8
c) 4p^2 - 14p - 6
d) 4p^2 - 6p + 16

Answer 1

4p² -18p + 8

Explanation:

= (4p - 2) (p-4)

= p (4p - 2) -4 (4p - 2)

= 4p²- 2p - 16p + 8

= 4p² -18p + 8