Question 18 on the MAT0020/24C Beginning Algebra State Exam
Multiply Two Binomials
18. Simplify:
A. B. C. D.
Solution:
Simplify:
One way to simplify this problem is with the FOIL method:
First: (4x)(6x):
Outer: (4x)(-7): -28x
Inner: (-7)(6x): -42x
Last: (-7)(-7): 49
The result is:
Then combine like terms: -28x – 42x = -70x
The solution is:
Practice Problems for Question 18
Multiply Two Binomials
Solutions Below
1. Simplify:
a. b. c. d.
2. Simplify:
a. b.
c. d.
3. Simplify:
a. b. c. d.
4. Simplify:
a. b.
c. d.
Solutions:
1. c 2. a 3. d 4. a