Question

What is y= -6(x+2)(x+6)

Answer 1

y=-6x^2-48x-72

Explanation:

First we can FOIL.

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F: x^2

O: 6x

I: 2x

L: 12

Our equation is now

y=-6(x^2+6x+2x+12)

Combine like terms.

y=-6(x^2+8x+12)

Distribute.

y=-6x^2-48x-72