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  • 02-06-2017
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Detailed answers appreciated: (7a -4) (2a -5)

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irspow
irspow irspow
  • 02-06-2017
Expand the expression?

Perform indicated multiplication:

7a(2a)+7a(-5)-4(2a)-4(-5)

14a^2-35a-8a+20  combine like terms, ie (-35a-8a)=-43a

14a^2-43a+20
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Zane18
Zane18 Zane18
  • 02-06-2017
1. Us the FOIL method: (a + b)(c + d) = ac + ad + bc + bd:
14a^2 - 35a - 8a + 20
2. Collect like terms:
14a^2 + (-35a - 8a) + 20
3. Simplify:
14a^2 - 43a + 20
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