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What is equivalent to the product (x-4) (x+9)

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Answer:

x²+ 5x - 36

Explanation:

Given

(x - 4)(x + 9)

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

x(x + 9) - 4(x + 9) ← distribute both parenthesis

= x² + 9x - 4x - 36 ← collect like terms

= x² + 5x - 36

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Answer:

x^2+5x-36

Explanation:

x^2+9x-4x-36

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