Question

50 pts !!! What is the product of x+2 and x-7? Write your answer in standard form.

Please use the foil method. show all work!!!

Answer 1

x^2-7x+2x-14 or x squared minus seven x plus two x minus fourteen

Explanation:

(x+2)*(x-7)= x^2-7x+2x-14

First: x^2

Outer: -7x

Inner: 2x

Last: -14

Answer 2

x²-5x-14

Explanation:

Write the equation (x+2)(x-7)

Multiply (F in FOIL)

x*x =x²

Multiply (O in FOIL)

x*-7 = -7x

Multiply (I in FOIL)

2*x = 2x

Multiply (L In FOIL)

2*-7 = -14

Combine like terms

-7x + 2x = -5x

Write the equation

x²-5x-14